The Ishaqbini Hirola Conservancy in Garissa County is amazed at how the rare white giraffe continues to give birth to white calves.
The white Giraffe which is found in Ijara Sub-county in Garissa hit the headlines around the world when it was discovered in 2017.
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) had announced that the white giraffe had given birth to a male white calf and later this year in June, it again gave birth to another white male calf.
The Conservancy has now invited scientists to conduct a study on the white giraffe which is believed to be only found in Garissa.
It wants scientists to find out why the giraffe is giving birth to only white calves and if the giraffe is the first of a new species.
Scientists believe the rare animal suffers from leucism which is a genetic condition that inhibits skin cells from producing pigment.
The conservancy further wants scientists to find out if the condition can be passed down the generation.
“There is a debate on whether it is leucism or albinism, but in reality, we still do not know what exactly it is,” said Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) Coastal Director Isa Gedi as quoted by Daily Nation.
“We are continuously monitoring the animals for behavioural changes. The only disadvantage would be predation because they are more conspicuous than the other giraffes,” said Steve Chege, a veterinary officer at NRT.