LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Louisville Zoo is celebrating the birth of a baby addax.
Addax are white antelope found in regions of Africa like the Sahara Desert.
The 19-pound female calf was born between 1-2 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23. She is the daughter of mom Reesie and father Winfield and is the 61st addax calf born in the zoo's 55 years.
The mother and baby are currently off exhibit while they continue to bond. The calf's name will be announced in the coming weeks.
We're celebrating 2 special birthdays at the addax habitat this week as our baby boom continues!
— Louisville Zoo (@LouisvilleZoo) August 29, 2024
This week, female addax Reesie turned 6! We also are thrilled to announce the arrival of an addax calf, born to Reesie & Winfield, on Fri., Aug. 23.https://t.co/EpKtlJyVlR pic.twitter.com/LLYOmk53mR
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