The giraffe Sarabi dropped the calf on the straw like the book said. The sarabi giraffe gives birth is the moment the keepers waited for, and the calf was up fast.
For the second time in just a few months, a baby giraffe was born at the Memphis Zoo. While she was standing in the giraffe enclosure, Sarabi gave birth to a female calf — and lucky zoo spectators watched in sheer amazement.
My favorite part comes with Sarabi, just moments after delivering her baby, looking down at her newborn. She watches closely to see when she’ll start moving and eventually stand up on her own four legs.
Much to zookeeper Richard Meek’s surprise, the baby began to stand, walk, and the nurse just minutes after she was born. “Giraffes usually stand within an hour of being born,” Meek told ZooBorns.com. “This one stood and started nursing very quickly, so we were very pleased.”
When Sarabi embraces her baby for the first time, the crowd collectively cheers and claps. They know exactly how blessed they are to have been able to witness this incredible birth.
Note: Some viewers may find this video too graphic since it contains the entire birth. But you’re in for something truly breathtaking.
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The sarabi giraffe gives birth is the moment the keepers waited for. The calf was up fast.
