![]() This birth is very significant for the dama gazelle population. “This was extremely disappointing however, we’re watching the mother closely while she’s recovering.” 14, one of our other females delivered a stillborn calf,” said Barthel. We hope to have her on exhibit in the weeks to come.” The calf is healthy, very active and thriving in her new environment. ![]() ![]() The exam also confirmed signs of nursing and the calf has since been observed nursing numerous times. “Twenty-four hours after birth, the calf was given a neonate exam that confirmed the calf’s sex. “This is an exciting time here at the Zoo-Adara and her baby are bonding and doing well,” said Tony Barthel, curator for the animals at Cheetah Station. A total of four dama gazelles reside at the Zoo and five at the Zoo’s Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal, Va. The calf weighed 4.6 kilograms (10 pounds) at birth. and 8 a.m., to 2-year-old female Adara and an unnamed 1-year-old male. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a female dama gazelle calf Sunday, Nov. ![]()
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