Newborn giraffe receives plasma transfusion after struggling to nurse

Newborn giraffe receives plasma transfusion after struggling to nurse

A newborn giraffe at Denver Zoo had to receive a plasma transfusion. Dobby the calf was poorly and had problems standing and nursing. Luckily the little giraffe recovered quickly. The zoo only found out recently that Dobby’s mother, Kipele, was pregnant. Even though unplanned, Dobby is a welcome addition to the zoo. Mar 4, 2017
Premature baby hippo loves swimming

Premature baby hippo loves swimming

Baby hippo Fiona was born six weeks early and had to be cared for by zoo staff. After one month she has now reached normal birth weight. Zoo keepers hope to reunite Fiona with her parents soon. Mar 4, 2017