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Watch as Harriet's four-day-old calf is introduced to some gazelles and the rest of the giraffe herd at the San Diego Zoo.

The smallest antelope in the world is also one of the most delicate. See how zookeepers have innovated to nurse this little guy back on track.

Watch this little guy explore his new exhibit, meeting the other members of the herd.

Why the pairing is putting zookeepers at ease.

Watch as Harriet's four-day-old calf is introduced to some gazelles and the rest of the giraffe herd at the San Diego Zoo.

Learn why a baby royal antelope is such an extremely delicate neonate.

It's a big day of discovery.

The smallest antelope in the world is also one of the most delicate. See how zookeepers have innovated to nurse this little guy back on track.