Auckland Zoo's new giraffe tragically diesAuckland Zoo Zoo staff mourn spirited newborn giraffe's death. "Valiant, round-the-clock efforts" by Auckland Zoo staff couldn't save the life of a newborn giraffe. AUCKLAND ZOO Auckland Zoo staff worked hard to give their latest newborn giraffe calf a "fighting chance". READ MORE:* Zoo's bittersweet giraffe birth* Much-loved giraffe dies* Mtundu sets sail for SydneyRoughly 1.6 metre tall newborn giraffes are normally able to stand 30 minutes after delivery. AUCKLAND ZOO The newborn giraffe rarely managed to stand and suckle from mum Rukiya.

Source: Stuff March 08, 2018 00:56 UTC