The Dallas Zoo is welcoming a new member to its herd of giraffes.
According to the Dallas Zoo, a reticulated giraffe named Chrystal gave birth to a healthy female calf in the early morning hours of July 4.
The baby girl is approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs about 104 pounds.
The Dallas Zoo said the baby giraffe is Chrystal's third calf.
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Chrystal and her new calf are bonding privately behind the scenes for now.
