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 Emi
Lane, the Zoo’s female Maasai Giraffe, gave birth to a calf at 1:10
pm on 8 January 2008. With a history of easy births with her first
three calves, there was no surprise with a fourth easy birth.
Nonetheless, the labor and birth were closely monitored by zoo staff
to ensure that all was well.
The calf stood for the first time 40 minutes after its birth. A
short while later, he was observed nursing well on numerous
occasions and was getting better and better balance, learning how to
manipulate his long legs. On 9 January, the 6’3”, 156 pound calf
received a “well baby check” by Dr. Nance, Zoo Veterinarian. The
medical checkup confirmed a healthy male baby.
Mother and calf may be seen on exhibit daily, weather permitting.
Watch
the video of the birth. |
