BREVARD ZOO, Fla. — Eagle-eyed visitors at the Brevard Zoo on Saturday were able to get a peek at the zoo’s newest resident.
Zoo officials said klipspringer Deborah, 6, gave birth around 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the zoo’s Expedition Africa exhibit before the pair were relocated to a behind-the-scenes area to get time to bond.
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When staff examined the baby girl, they determined she’s in good health weighing just over 2 pounds.
Deborah and mate Ajabu, who is 8 years old, have had six offspring together, none of whom currently live at the Brevard Zoo.
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Zoo officials said they’ll keep Deborah and the baby backstage to bond before they return to the public-facing habitat.
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