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IT’S A BOY! Meet Dallas Zoo's new baby giraffe
Published on Oct 29, 2014
The Dallas Zoo has welcomed a leggy, 6-foot-tall baby giraffe, born Sunday, Oct. 26 to first-time mother Chrystal. The energetic male calf weighs about 120 pounds and appears to be healthy. His arrival wasn’t without excitement. Giraffe keepers and the veterinary team had closely monitored the pregnancy, including using ultrasounds, and were prepared. Zoo staffers are now observing to ensure the calf is nursing and meeting appropriate developmental milestones. The calf could go out into the feeding habitat, with limited access, as soon as next week. Special thanks to our giraffe keepers for their photos and video.
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