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"Kipekee: The Name of the Rare Spotless Giraffe Born at Brights Zoo"

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"Kipekee: The Name of the Rare Spotless Giraffe Born at Brights Zoo"
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The Brights Zoo in Tennessee has named a rare baby giraffe without spots "Kipekee" after a public naming contest. The 5-week-old giraffe is believed to be the only known solid-colored reticulated giraffe in the world. With over 16,000 votes, Kipekee beat out three other names to become the winner. The baby giraffe, born on July 31, is already 6 feet tall and is described as laid back and curious.

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  1. Name of Baby Spotless Giraffe Is Revealed  TODAY
  2. Spotless Baby Giraffe at Tennessee Zoo Named 'Kipekee' After Nationwide Vote  PEOPLE
  3. Tennessee zoo to name newborn, spotless giraffe on Tuesday  WBIR Channel 10
  4. Brights Zoo sees influx of visitors prior to name reveal for rare spotless giraffe  WJHL-TV News Channel 11
  5. Rare spotless giraffe born at Brights Zoo named Kipekee  WCYB
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