https://www.cnet.com/news/baby-giraffe-gets-most-perfect-star-trek-name-ever/ > BioPark officially announced the calf's birth and name on Thursday. He arrived on Earth on Jan. 6 to mother Niara. The BioPark says his keepers gave him the Star Trek name. > Neelix seems to have a fondness for food, which fits well with his namesake's personality. Giraffe keeper Kelsey Carrillo says in a video that the zoo staff was able to lead him around by luring him with leafy browse. Giraffes are herbivores that nibble on leaves and twigs.