April the Giraffe is keeping up with the Kardashians. Amid pregnancy rumors about Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, another media darling is hinting at a bun in the oven. “I cannot confirm nor deny the possibility of another pregnancy,” Animal Adventure Park owner Jordan Patch said on Good Morning America, fueling speculation that April is again pregnant just months after giving birth to her baby boy Tajiri. “Are we ready for another giraffe cam, world? You tell me.” To read more on this story, click here: April The Giraffe May Be Pregnant Months After Millions Tuned In To Watch Her First Birth
Binghampton, N.Y. — April the giraffe, whose calf's recent birth attracted worldwide fame, has been cleared for another pregnancy — but not everyone's happy about it. Last week, Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, N.Y., announced the news to its fans on Facebook, along with a photo of April and Oliver, parents to the park's calf, Tajiri. Since it was posted Thursday, it has generated more than 53,000 reactions on Facebook and has been shared more than 9,000 times, as of Monday morning. However, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA and a vocal critic of animal mistreatment, responded negatively to the news. In a statement, Brittany Peett, PETA Foundation director of Captive Animal Law Enforcement, accused the park of having "wrung every dollar and video hit that it could out of this giraffe's pregnancy," and called on the park to "prioritize animal welfare over fleeting online fame and end its shameful giraffe-breeding program." When reached, park owner Jordan Patch was quick to dispute the accusations and emphasized the "tangible change" that the live stream, with its accompanying educational platform, has made in the world of giraffe conservation. To read more on this story, click here:April the Giraffe Cleared for Pregnancy, But Some People Aren't Happy
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