Standing for the first time on unsteady legs, a new baby begins its life. In these scenes from The Secret Life of the Zoo, a baby giraffe, zebra, elephant and others take those important first steps.
Giraffes
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Tall baby giraffe, blind bird loves mama, cat loves scooter rides, animals kissing, and more.
And yet all the other giraffes call me “Shorty.”
Baby Giraffe Born at Kansas City Zoo ‘Already Stands 5 Feet 6 Inches Tall’
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I just can’t see myself with anyone else.
Blind rescue bird is obsessed with mom
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And finally: It’s All Downhill From Here
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Funny pet photo winners, baby giraffe takes first steps, mixed breed agility dog, stray cat comes indoors, and more.
Well, what else would the Headless Horseman ride?
Kung-fu dogs and headless horses: See the 2024 Comedy Pet Photo finalists
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Sorry about the drop, kid.
Baby Giraffe Takes First Wobbly Steps Minutes After Being Born
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And I call her ‘Semper Fifi.’
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Yeah, I can get used to this.
Kitten Peered into Patio Window and Noticed Comfy Indoor Life
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Go, speed racer, go!
Mixed-Breed Dog Wins Westminster’s Agility Competition for the First Time
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And finally: *wink*
Andrew Y. shares a pup who’s got a good thing going.
Let’s Take This Outside
It’s time for the giraffes to leave the barn — but one shy boy won’t stick his neck out. In this excerpt from The Secret Life of the Zoo, the newborn calf just wants to stay in, worrying his caretakers. It’ll take a nudge from his mom to get him going.