Care for giraffe baby in the Schönbrunn zoo: weight gain is missing

Care for giraffe baby in the Schönbrunn zoo: weight gain is missing

in the Schönbrunn zoo, which is known for its diverse animal world, there is currently a worrying situation. A few days ago, on the night of November 14th, a giraffe baby was born, which initially provided a lot of joy. This news delighted numerous people, both locally and internationally. But the joy has quickly been overshadowed by serious concerns.

The zoo's zookeepers have announced their worries about the newborn in a current Facebook post. The giraffe girl shows no weight gain, which is alarming, since such a lack of growth can be potentially life -threatening for the young animal. Although the mother is caring and the baby regularly supplies breast milk, it does not seem to be able to be sufficient.

Health risk for the giraffe baby

The exact causes of why the giraffe baby does not increase in weight are so far unclear. Animal keepers have already tried to supply the young animal with alternative milk sources, but so far the giraffe baby has not accepted them. It seems as if it were too used to drinking the mother directly, so it has difficulty getting used to other milk.

"We are in great concern," said the zoo in his post. The first days after the birth of a giraffe baby are crucial, and therefore the nurses try everything to ensure the survival of the animal. The zoo is in constant exchange with other facilities that keep giraffes to find the best opportunities to support the young animal.

critical phase for the young animal

The zookeepers are aware of the critical phase in which the giraffe baby is located. There is still no clear explanations for the problem that leads to the lack of weight gain. The situation remains tense and one hopes for an early improvement. The concerns about the latest growth in the giraffe enclosure are in the foreground and are carefully followed.

For more information about the health status of the giraffe baby and the attempts to support, we refer to detailed reports, which are provided at www.meinbeinbezirk.at .