A baby Northern giraffe has been born at West Midlands Safari Park, following a 15-month long pregnancy for mum Arusha. | BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country

Did you know Africa doesn’t just have one giraffe species… but FOUR? For years, scientists thought every giraffe was the same. But new genetic studies reveal something astonishing: the Northern, Reticulated, Masai, and Southern giraffes are each distinct species, each with their own unique traits, threats, and conservation needs. Think of it this way: lumping them together was like saying all cats are just “cats,” when in reality, lions, leopards, and cheetahs each tell a very different story. H