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Dobby The Giraffe Now Weighs Over 500 Pounds

DENVER (CBS4) - Dobby the giraffe has hit a new milestone!

The 9-month-old giraffe now tips the scales at over 500 pounds, the Denver Zoo announced Monday.

Look who recently broke 500 pounds...

Posted by Denver Zoo on Monday, November 20, 2017

That's quite a big change from his birth weight and size of five-feet-tall and 73 pounds.

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Dobby (credit: Denver Zoo)

Dobby was born on Feb. 28 and instantly became a sensation, like April in New York, receiving attention from around the globe.

He had a bit of a rocky start, unable to stand and nurse from the start, so needed a little extra TLC from zoo staff.

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(credit: Denver Zoo)

Dobby continued to make gains over the past few months.

At 6 months old he weighed 450 pounds and was 8-feet-tall.

In September, officials announced Dobby would remain at the Denver Zoo with his family.

There was speculation that he could be transferred to another zoo as part of a breeding program.

RELATED: Your Questions Answered On Dobby The Giraffe

 

 

 

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