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Baby giraffe at Franklin Park Zoo makes progress after health scare

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BOSTON (WPRI) — A newborn endangered giraffe at the Franklin Park Zoo is showing "significant improvement" after receiving specialized treatment for nursing complications, according to Zoo New England. The male Masai giraffe was born to 9-year-old Amari around 10 a.m. on Aug. 7 following a "normal pregnancy." Weighing 167 pounds, the calf appeared healthy and was able to stand but had trouble nursing within the first 24 hours. (Courtesy: Zoo Ne…

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Baby giraffe at Franklin Park Zoo makes progress after health scare

BOSTON (WPRI) — A newborn endangered giraffe at the Franklin Park Zoo is showing "significant improvement" after receiving specialized treatment for nursing complications, according to Zoo New England. The male Masai giraffe was born to 9-year-old Amari around 10 a.m. on Aug. 7 following a "normal pregnancy." Weighing 167 pounds, the calf appeared healthy and was able to stand but had trouble nursing within the first 24 hours. (Courtesy: Zoo Ne…

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WPRI 12 broke the news in East Providence, United States on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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