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Baby Giraffe Born At Como Zoo: Photos

Daisy and her new baby are spending time bonding behind-the-scenes.

SAINT PAUL, MN — The Como Zoo welcomed a new baby giraffe this week. The female, born Tuesday morning, is the eighth calf born to "Daisy." She is also the 22nd giraffe born at Como Zoo in the past 24 years.

"Coming into the world at 5’ 8” and 120 pounds, the baby is standing tall with mother Daisy shadowing over her," the zoo announced on Facebook.

Daisy and her new baby will spend time bonding behind-the-scenes before they make their public debut together next week.

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