Snow brought zoo more than flakes

The Riverbanks Zoo giraffe factory keeps popping ‘em out. A male born during the Feb. 12-13 snowstorm is the third baby giraffe for the zoo in the past year and brings Riverbanks’ giraffe population to seven. The little guy, whose name will be decided in an online auction, is allowed out into the public exhibit on days when temperatures near 60 degrees.

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Even His Red Squeak Toy Can’t Get First Sgt. Gunner, USMC, to Fight

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan—When the Marines cry “Havoc!” and let slip the dogs of war, one remains in his kennel. Quivering.

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