Baby Camel Born at the Memphis Zoo
June 13, 2013 - Mona Lisa gets to know her baby, born at the Memphis Zoo last Thursday. The male calf, was born to parents “Mona Lisa” and “Solomon." The baby camel is 68 pounds and 3 feet tall. They are currently on exhibit at east end of the Zoo. “Mother and baby seem to be doing fine,” Matt Thompson, Director of Animal Programs said. “Similar to giraffes, the most important things we look for are the calf’s ability to stand as well as nurse. He is already walking and has nursed several times.” The gestation of camels ranges from 12 to 14 months. The baby has not yet been named. (Karen Pulfer Focht/The Commercial Appeal)