Another giraffe calf has been welcomed into the world at South Australia's Monarto Zoo - the second giraffe born there this year.
Born at about 10am on Thursday, it is the fifth calf to mum Kinky.
Keeper Kat Ferres said the new addition was settling in well with the herd at the open range zoo.
"The little calf stood fairly quickly after it was born," Ms Ferres said.
"It now appears to be well looked after by mum Kinky and the other giraffes."
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Giraffe Myeisha gave birth to a baby boy in April.
"(Now) with Kinky's newborn, it's pretty special to see so many different ages and sizes all together," Ms Ferres said.
"Giraffes are facing trouble in the wild, so this little one is already playing an important role as an ambassador for the species.
"We are very proud to have successfully welcomed 46 calves at Monarto.
"This newborn is another great contribution to giraffe conservation."
Due to habitat loss, poaching and civil unrest, giraffe numbers have plummeted from around 155,000 in 1985 to about 70,000 in 2019.
