Day 3555: Conflict.

 

  

"Conflict": junk mail collage.

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Giraffe calf walking well after leg brace treatment at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

A three-month-old giraffe calf from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park has been given a second chance! The female calf , named Msituni (pronounced see tune neee), which means "in the forest" in Swahili, was born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park with hyperextension of the carpi bones equivalent to those in the human wrist.

Msituni's condition caused her front legs to bend improperly and made it difficult for her to stand and walk. After noticing the abnormalities, the wildlife health and care team at the California park started coming up with a treatment plan to help with the calf's mobility.

"Following initial device fittings, the team quickly fabricated the custom-molded carbon graphite orthotic braces by using cast moldings of the calf's legs and fit Msituni with her new devices," the SDZWA shared in a release about the calf's progress.

Unfortunately, Msituni's legs weren't her only health worries. The baby giraffe also had several serious ailments following her birth and had to take intravenous antibiotics for abnormalities in her blood. The calf's caretakers also gave Msituni specialized hoof extenders to fix the irregular position of her back legs.

All of the calf's treatments led to success. Msituni is no longer receiving antibiotics, the braces have been removed, and her legs are now correctly positioned. The calf can stand and walk more comfortably now and is building up strength.

 

 Update ...

I guess we survived Friday the 13th? To be honest I didn't even realize until this evening. I celebrated with a trip to Julie for a hair cut and some of her magic. Then I met Grandhunk #3 at

 

18904 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

GH#3 had Drunken Noodles which he said was really good.

I had the BBQ pork and rice, and it was delicious.

 

The best part was being with GH#3, he's great company. 

Thanks Zack!

 

 

An amazing 2+minute video, Glass painting, here.

 

Just because ...

 

Rockjumper

 

 

Smiles for Saturday ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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