Lonely giraffe has crossed 40 hour long road

 A lonely giraffe has begun a 40-hour road experience to a new home - searching for warmer weather and perhaps a mate.

Jealousy had pressured Benito to go away a zoo inside the Mexican kingdom of Sinaloa final year, and he changed into relocated to a park close to the us border with temperatures as low as 9C (48F).

Campaigners were calling for the four-yr-antique to transport to sunnier climes - and now, a particularly designed field will transport him to a safari park about ninety miles (145km) away.

Benito is travelling in a crate that has been strapped to the lower back of a truck - and even as he is 16m (52ft) high, the roof can be diminished to skip under bridges.

His head sticks thru the top of the box, but tarp is being used to insulate him from the cold, wind and rain.

properly-wishers shouted "we like you Benito" as he started his journey.

One neighborhood resident in Ciudad Juarez, wherein the giraffe had stayed till lately, stated: "we are a bit said that he is leaving, but it additionally offers us splendid pride… the weather conditions aren't appropriate for him."

within the summer, Benito had little coloration in his half-acre enclosure - with snap shots displaying him crouching to match underneath a small cover.

Ice might once in a while shape at the enclosure's pond in the iciness, and there had been few trees to munch on.

He changed into born at a zoo that was home to two other giraffes who have been a pair - however couldn't stay there because zookeepers feared the male would end up territorial and assault younger Benito.

There are 3 girl giraffes at his new home, and Benito may be dwelling in a miles large space that greater intently resembles his natural habitat.

Frank Carlos Camacho, who is accompanying the giraffe on his lengthy journey, said that "Benito is doing very, thoroughly" - and has been given plenty of treats as a reward.

Straw, alfalfa, water and vegetables are interior his box - as well as equipment so technicians can speak to Benito en route.

A convoy of police, environmental officials and the national protect are escorting him.

"He is ready to be a giraffe," Mr Camacho said. "he will reproduce soon, and contribute to the conservation of this incredible species."