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Giraffe birth

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Giraffe birth
betsy, 2 Jun 2016
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    • betsy
      First look at the world
      2 Jun 2016
    • FunkyGibbon
      One of the most extraordinary pictures seen on this site. Amazing!
      2 Jun 2016
    • betsy
      Well, thank you very much!
      2 Jun 2016
    • Arizona Docent
      You actually witnessed the birth? That is so great!
      2 Jun 2016
    • betsy
      Yes, this is the second giraffe birth I have witnessed at the zoo. My photos from the second birth are a lot better than the first one. I got there about 12:15 and the front hooves were visible. The head presented at about 1:15 and delivery was about 1:28. He didn't accomplish standing up and nursing until about 2:03. He was out with the rest of the herd running around yesterday.
      2 Jun 2016
    • vogelcommando
      Great serie of photos and congratulatios to this event betsy !
      2 Jun 2016
    • Hix
      Fantastic to be able to capture it with your camera!
      3 Jun 2016
    • Loxodonta Cobra
      Fantastic Shots!! What where the reactions of everyone around you though?
      3 Jun 2016
    • betsy
      Nervous laughter, cheering, oohs and awes, encouragement when he tried to stand, groans when he failed, and clapping when he accomplished standing and nursing.
      27 Jun 2016
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    betsy
    Date:
    2 Jun 2016
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