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Jackson Zoo Mourns Baby Giraffe



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The Jackson Zoo and members of the community mourned the death of its week-old female giraffe calf Sunday morning. Born on May 5, the newborn was a little underweight, but director of marketing and public relations, Christopher Mims said that she had gained at least five pounds by Saturday.

“We were pleased with its progress, so it was quite a shock Sunday to come in,” Mims said.

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