Bachelor giraffe in Bristol finally gets a girlfriend

A lonely giraffe in Bristol has finally found love after a worldwide search for a girlfriend which lasted four years.

Genevieve has been introduced to lanky bachelor Gerald following a 1,000 mile (1,609km) journey from Eastern Europe to Noah's Ark Zoo Farm in Wraxall.

Keepers at the zoo have been searching for a suitable girlfriend for the 15ft (4.6m) male since he arrived in 2006.

Head keeper Chris Wilkinson said that Genevieve was "well worth the wait" and Gerald was "a very lucky giraffe".

Now seven-year-old Gerald will not have to bend down quite so far as Genevieve stands only a few feet shorter than him at 12ft (3.7m).

Staff will now monitor the two giraffes closely and help them adjust to each other slowly as Genevieve gets used to her new surroundings.

...and they lived forever happy!