Msichana

Scientific Name: Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata Common Name: Reticulated giraffe Sex: Female Birthdate: September 21, 2002 Parents: Dam - Uhura

Sire - Laikpia Sr. Birthplace: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Weight: 1,840 pounds (2018) Identification and Characteristics:

● Some defining characteristics include her long upper lip (image 2 and 3) and a circle pattern on her chest (image 1 and 2).

● She likes to play with her upper lip. Known Behaviors:

• Target, back, left and right foot, X-rays, chute/scale, touch, curl Rewards:

● Msichana will take crackers and romaine as reinforcers.

Reproductive History: • Msichana has had one calf, Kipawa, who now lives at Columbus Zoo.

Pictures:

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Image 2