Is Giraffe Giving Birth On Live Stream? Pregnant April Update Is ‘The Same’

The condition of April the pregnant giraffe did not change after Snowstorm Stella dumped up to 3 inches of snow on New York Tuesday. Even though more than 92,000 people waited for her to start giving birth, April was not ready to start active labor.

Animal Adventure Park, the zoo that houses April, took to their official Facebook page Wednesday to update their 720,000 followers on the giraffe’s current status. “April is doing what she does best, and waiting, and we are thankful!” the park wrote.

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They also talked about Oliver, the other giraffe that can be seen on the live stream. “April and Oliver are doing well in their heated barn, while 2-3' of snow encapsulate the property,” the zoo said. “All other stock is sheltered in place and comfortable.”

While it seemed like April might have been close to giving birth before the snowstorm, Animal Adventure Park confirmed they were happy her condition hasn’t changed. “April's condition remains the same as days prior, for which we are thankful,” the Facebook message added.

Aside from updating fans on April’s condition, Animal Adventure Park also shared fun facts about giraffes in all their posts. Wednesday’s was information about giraffes’ long necks.

“Though known for their long necks, giraffes actually have the same number of neck vertebrae as humans—which is seven total,” the message said. “Each vertebra is rather large, measuring up to ten inches long. These large and massive bones are what prevent serious injury when males engage in necking behavior.”

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Some people might have been surprised that April didn’t give birth yet considering the live cam streamed for more than two weeks. Viewers were especially disappointed after the zoo wrote there was a “significant change” with April. “Her back end has become significantly larger and relaxed, motion and pulsing in this area has been noted, and discharge has been observed,” the park said Monday. “Ladies and gentlemen—we are close. We are still not confirming active labor, but will state all physical signs are headed in the right direction.”

Despite thousands of people viewing her at all times, April didn’t take to the attention. “Hello, humans of the Internet. I, April the pregnant giraffe, understand that you are interested in the impending birth of my calf,” she “said” in a statement to Today.com March 1. “It is a joyous occasion to be sure and I'm happy to share my joy with the hundreds of thousands of people watching my live stream on YouTube. But newsflash: Staring at me and demanding ‘Where’s that baby already??’ is NOT helping.”

Check back for updates on April’s condition.

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