A young giraffe is defying the odds, walking with his herd just two weeks after groundbreaking surgery to save his severely injured leg.

He had recurring hoof ... the giraffe to say goodbye, feeding him apple biscuits, a favorite of his. “We remember Chioke as a gentle, curious, mischievous giraffe who was always up for feedings ...

A surgery was performed on a young giraffe initially given little chance of survival after a severe leg injury. Staff from the University of the Free State along with a team of American veteninarians ...

A young giraffe, initially given little chance of survival after a severe leg injury, is now walking with his herd just one week ...