Seattle zoo has given a baby giraffe a custom pair of therapeutic shoes to treat a leg abnormality that prevented him from walking.
The Woodland Park Zoo said the 11-day-old was born with hyperextended fetlocks, a condition common in horses, in which the hooves are not properly aligned with the animal’s back.
The specially designed kicks are made from high density polyethylene and plywood, and are designed to support his limbs and strengthen his tendons to allow him to walk.