Cute! Check out the Baby Giraffe Just Born at the LA Zoo

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On April 5th, this little guy was born at the LA Zoo. So congrats to his parents, Neema and Artimus. "Able to stand shortly after birth, calves can grow four feet during their first year. When full grown, giraffes can reach a height of 18 feet, making them tallest land mammal," says the Zoo. "Native to Kenya and Tanzania, giraffes can reach a speed of 35 miles per hour. Their kicks are so powerful that they’re capable of decapitating a lion (ouch!). Giraffes communicate with one another through posturing, movement, the way they carry their tails, retreat and sometimes vocalization, which can include moos, bellows and whistles."

In late March, other newborns came to life at the zoo including eight black-tailed prairie dogs and twin male Peninsular pronghorns.

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Jesus CHRIST THEY CAN BREED?! How have humans not been trampled to death as a species yet?! I'm just waiting for someone to call out how naked these animals are, and get Palm Springs PD out here for a good ol' fashion tasing.

taking care of a baby giraffe is a pain in the neck

I had no idea they spoke cow

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