Millions watched live as April the giraffe gave birth
In the most anticipated birth since Cheryl and Liam's baby boy, April the giraffe has FINALLY given birth to her calf.
The world has been waiting in anticipation for the new arrival, and today (April 15), New York's Animal Adventure Park saw at least 1.2 million people tune into their live stream as the calf was finally born.
Thousands were gathered in London's Trafalgar Square to watch the birth and the calf's very first steps on the giant screen, with many comparing it to that of Donald Trump's inauguration crowd.
Crowds in Trafalgar Square watching #AprilTheGiraffe on a big screen as she gives birth to her gorgeous little calf. ❤ pic.twitter.com/7obHDjQ1Xd
- LondonFM1 (@LondonFM1) April 15, 2017
Naturally, many people were super excited about the zoo's latest arrival:
The baby giraffe has been born!!!!!!! #AprilTheGiraffe pic.twitter.com/3S5RPxOKaX
- Caroline Hoff (@carolinehoff8) April 15, 2017
Meet #AprilTheGiraffe’s new calf! BRB, knitting a blanket big enough for a 6-ft. baby. pic.twitter.com/0H1eC4Y4UV
- BabiesRUs 👶 (@BabiesRUs) April 15, 2017
#AprilTheGiraffe Finally gave birth!!! pic.twitter.com/axj6NlGkbp
- Amanda Wejner (@amanda_wejner) April 15, 2017
#AprilTheGiraffe WOW! APRIL LIFTING REAR RIGHT LEG HELPING HER BABY GET TO TEAT! AWWW! pic.twitter.com/oEcvZomWq4
- Kathleen M. Mays (@KMcMays) April 15, 2017
#AprilTheGiraffe FINALLY GIVING BIRTH! I CANT HANDLE IT 🙆😻 pic.twitter.com/SDTKTQsTmZ
- Common White Girl (@girlhoodposts) April 15, 2017
With news of missiles, bombs, conflict and war, I for one am delighted for a joyful light hearted story. Thank you #AprilTheGiraffe.
- Thomas Wayne (@AllStarJustice) April 15, 2017
Some people seemed to temporarily forget how births tend to go and were seriously grossed out:
Just watched #AprilTheGiraffe give birth pic.twitter.com/SDEOjU9OOF
- Nick Silva (@nicksilva1) April 15, 2017
And, obviously, the comedians were out in full force:
ICYMI: exclusive video of #AprilTheGiraffe's baby being born. pic.twitter.com/jsVQGtS0fj
- Vinny ❄️ (@rwiggumrules) April 15, 2017
Congrats to my dear friend #AprilTheGiraffe.
But NO ONE upstages Day 1 of the NBA Playoffs. pic.twitter.com/RLAXD60Da3- Moondog (@CavsMoondog) April 15, 2017
How to get attention today if your are not a giraffe. #AprilTheGiraffe pic.twitter.com/zbcat8dPo4
- Prof. Antonio Paris (@AntonioParis) April 15, 2017
The zoo has yet to confirm the gender of the calf, but look out for that information soon as there will be a competition held to name it.
April's live stream started in February and has been running to allow viewers to check up on April and her pregnancy ever since.
The zoo's owner Jordan Patch confirmed April's birth was imminent in a video posted to Facebook early on Saturday morning.
"Everybody are you watching?" he said. "We are in labour, 100%! Cancel your plans, it's time to have a baby!"
You can watch the live stream below, but a little warning: it's about as graphic as you expect an animal giving birth to be:
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