Unfortunately, there are some giraffe hunters out there trying to bag Shackie. "She's a big target and everyone wants a piece of her," said Tanzania wildlife expert, Professor Susan Begley of Mzumbe University. "We are trying to do everything we can to protect Shackie, but we are still very concerned."
Many countries are trying to make a deal with Tanzania to bring the animal to their zoos. Sweden has the inside track on getting Shackie for the Kolmarden Zoo in Stockholm. Swedish supermodel, Anna Hofverberg, was sent to Tanzania to represent the country and she made quite an impression on the Tanzanian citizens. "She's the most beautiful woman we have ever seen," said Jakaya Kikwete, President of Tanzania. "She also knows a lot about giraffes. She made a compelling case for the Swedish zoo."
Unfortunately, the United States is NOT in the running to get Shackie. "We thought Paris Hilton would be a good choice as an ambassador to get Shackie for the San Diego Zoo, but we made a mistake," said San Diego Zookeeper, Greg Hayes. Apparently, Paris Hilton didn't know the difference between giraffes and elephants. "They're both African animals. How was I supposed to know the difference?" said Hilton.
Either way, Shackie lives and is… The World's Fattest Giraffe!
