ZooBorns — Indianapolis Zoo

Endangered Addra Gazelle Receives Special Care

Posted by Andrew Bleiman on

1_Addra calf Carina-Carla Knapp

The Indianapolis Zoo welcomed the birth of a rare Addra Gazelle on September 29, 2017.

After the birth, the female calf, named Carina, was not receiving the care she needed from her first-time mother. Keepers monitored the situation and decided the best option was to hand-rear, to ensure she would receive adequate care for her survival.

With Zookeepers attending to the calf around the clock,...

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