Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day - Newest Baby Masia Giraffe

Newest baby Masai Giraffe born at the Houston Zoo

The shot from flickr user and Houstonist photo contributor Savinca.

Who doesn't love the new masai giraffe at the Houston Zoo? With a face like that, only someone with a stone heart (or from Dallas) wouldn't find that super cute. Here's some information provided by the photographer:

Giraffe Baby Fast Facts:
- Born Tuesday, August 8, 2006
- Weight at birth: 143 pounds
- Height at birth: 5 feet 11 inches
- Gestation period: 14 months
- The giraffe is the tallest living terrestrial animal

Here's some more information from the Houston Zoo website.
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By Matt Hardigree in on October 10, 2006 12:00 PM Comments 0 Likes Likes

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