Feb 08 2009
Awwwwww Isn’t He Cute..
The Houston Zoo has a Brand New Baby Masai Giraffe.
He was born on January 30, 2009. he doesn’t have a name as of yet; but he’s so cute no doubt he will in no time at all.
Here’s a few Tidbits about The Giraffe, which btw is our favorite animal
Giraffes’ are the tallest land animal in the world. a giraffe can grow to be upwards of 20 feet tall and weigh up-to 3000 pounds.
In Africa, Masai Giraffes live in herds in the Kenyan grasslands and eat tree leaves and green plants. Giraffes are alot like camels, They can go for days without water. Giraffes can run up to 25 mph for short distances; and are fierce defenders when they sense danger to their calves or herd.
The new baby giraffe at the Houston Zoo is a Male. He weighed in at 110 pounds at birth and is five feet nine an a half inches tall. his care plan is already in play. The zoo keepers will be handraising him; feeding him by bottle with a mixture of colostrum and goats milk. then after his initial growth spurt; they plan to switch him to 100% goats milk; as his mom can’t produce enough milk to feed him. at 110 lbs you know he’s a hungry baby boy.
we’ll be looking in on the cute new baby from time to time, and keeping you updated.
He’s Such a Cute Baby Indeed !
