When giraffe calves are born, they drop to the ground, which stimulates their first breath but does not hurt it. They're up and standing as quickly as one hour after they are born. On Saturday, our giraffe keepers were able to capture this extraordinary moment on camera. courtesy www.aucklandzoo.co.nz
Baby giraffe born at Auckland Zoo
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