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Summary of Transcript:
Amanda and Dobby’s keeper welcomed Mabel, a baby giraffe born on February 28, 2017. She was significantly smaller than a normal baby giraffe at birth and had trouble nursing. The vets came and gave her colostrum, and she eventually passed her tests and could thrive. Mabel also had heart surgery when she was three pounds and still has some feeding issues. Amanda and Dobby’s keepers are forever grateful for the vets and their expertise and care. Mabel is now doing great and is a happy, naughty baby giraffe.
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Summary of Description:
This special edition of Wild Milestones features Mabel and Dobby, two individuals who have faced early life challenges. Mabel was born at 29 weeks and weighed less than two pounds, while Dobby faced difficulties. Thanks to the care they received from Children’s Hospital Colorado and the Zoo’s keepers and veterinarians, Mabel, 2, and Dobby, 4, are now healthy and thriving. This video shows their stories and their first meeting.
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Mabel and Dobby: Two Wild Milestones
At the Denver Zoo, two special guests recently met for the first time. Mabel and Dobby, both two-year-olds, share an incredible bond: they are both survivors of challenging beginnings.
Mabel was born at only 29 weeks and weighed less than two pounds. Dobby, a resident at the Denver Zoo, was born with a rare condition that caused his legs to be weak and his body to be underdeveloped. Despite their struggles, Mabel and Dobby have overcome challenges and are now healthy and thriving.
In partnership with Children’s Hospital Colorado, Mabel and Dobby’s stories are shared in this special edition of Wild Milestones. Mabel was cared for by the experts at Children’s Hospital Colorado, while Dobby was cared for by the keepers and veterinarians at the Denver Zoo.
The video shows the two meeting for the first time. Mabel and Dobby share a special connection, as they understand the importance of overcoming obstacles and the power of resilience.
The Power of Resilience
Mabel and Dobby’s stories are a testament to the power of resilience. Despite the odds, Mabel and Dobby have overcome their challenges and are now healthy and thriving.
Their stories are an inspiration to us all. They remind us that no matter the odds, we can always find the strength to keep going and overcome whatever obstacles life throws us.
The video of Mabel and Dobby’s meeting is a reminder of the power of resilience and a celebration of two special individuals who have overcome their challenges and achieved their wild milestones.
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Source Description
In this special edition of Wild Milestones, presented in partnership with Children’s Hospital Colorado, we introduce you to Mabel, born at 29 weeks and weighing less than two pounds. As it turns out, she has much in common with one of our most famous residents, Dobby, who also faced more than his share of challenges early in life. Today, both Mabel, 2, and Dobby, 4, are healthy and thriving thanks to caring from the experts at Children’s Hospital Colorado and the keepers and veterinarians here at the Zoo, respectively. Watch to hear their stories and see them meet for the first time!