Baby giraffe, Mashamba, was born on site of the Memphis Zoo on Friday, August 10.
Mashamba was born to Akili, who was also born on site of the Memphis Zoo in 2010.
This is Akilis second baby in over a year, and she is doing great as a mother! Zoo keepers say that nursing is going well and she is showing mothering tendencies.
Mashamba received close monitoring and was given her first medical check-up 24 hours after birth.
Mashamba weighed in at 115 pounds and 6-feet tall. Keepers say she is strong and healthy.
Crooked legs are common in giraffes and usually realign with no issues a few days after birth. Splints have been temporarily placed on her hind legs to help align her lower leg joints.
Mashamba is the ninth giraffe at the Memphis Zoo and they are excited to have her join the herd!
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