Msichana Scientific Name: Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata Common Name: Reticulated giraffe Sex: Female Birthdate: September 21, 2002 Parents: Dam - Uhura Sire - Laikpia Sr. Birthplace: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Weight: 1,840 pounds (2018) Identification and Characteristics: ● Some defining characteristics include her long upper lip (image 2 and 3) and a circle pattern on her chest (image 1 and 2). ● She likes to play with her upper lip. Known Behaviors: • Target, back, left and right foot, X-rays, chute/scale, touch, curl Rewards: ● Msichana will take crackers and romaine as reinforcers. Reproductive History: • Msichana has had one calf, Kipawa, who now lives at Columbus Zoo.