Miami Metro Zoo's newest reticulated giraffe under went a neonatal on Thursday morning. Several Zookeepers restrained the calf while Dr. Christine Miller performed a complete physical exam: Blood drawn, antibiotics, vaccinations, weighed, and was ear-tagged too.
The calf was restrained manually because it's safer than using sedatives; at least for the calf. The calf was then reunited with its mother; which was eagerly waiting right outside the barn doors. She has had numerous caves in the past.
The new calf will be out on display for the first time this weekend.
Quick fact: Giraffes generally weigh about 150 pounds and are between 5 and 6 feet tall when they are born.
The calf was restrained manually because it's safer than using sedatives; at least for the calf. The calf was then reunited with its mother; which was eagerly waiting right outside the barn doors. She has had numerous caves in the past.
The new calf will be out on display for the first time this weekend.
Quick fact: Giraffes generally weigh about 150 pounds and are between 5 and 6 feet tall when they are born.
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