The royal antelope grows to only 10-12 inches tall and 9-10 lbs. Their calves are small enough to fit into the average person's open hand.
Keeper Janet Hawes bottle-feeds a royal antelope that weighs just 17 ounces, at the San Diego Zoo.The calf was moved to the Zoo's veterinary hospital when he did not nurse and had a low body temperature. Because the royal antelope is so small, the bottle's nipple had to be specially designed for this species. The calf, which receives five bottle feedings a day, has gained seven ounces and is thriving.
The royal antelope exhibit is near the Bactrian camels on Front Street at the Zoo.
Keeper Janet Hawes bottle-feeds a royal antelope that weighs just 17 ounces, at the San Diego Zoo.The calf was moved to the Zoo's veterinary hospital when he did not nurse and had a low body temperature. Because the royal antelope is so small, the bottle's nipple had to be specially designed for this species. The calf, which receives five bottle feedings a day, has gained seven ounces and is thriving.
The royal antelope exhibit is near the Bactrian camels on Front Street at the Zoo.
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