Baby giraffe born at Richmond zoo goes viral for wild landing

What they're saying: "If she dropped me on the ground straight out the womb and tried to get me to start walking immediately, I might not be so quick with the whole happy mother's day thing," one commenter wrote.

• How the zoo clapped back: "Good thing you're not a giraffe."

The big picture: The six-foot fall is a normal part of delivery that helps sever the umbilical cord and prompts the baby to take its first breath, zoo officials say.

• And the female calf is healthy and exploring on her wobbly legs, per a release.
• She was born Saturday in front of staff and visitors, who cheered when the calf figured out how to stand.

Fun fact: Her mom Chrissy — also born at the zoo in 2011 — delivered her in a speedy 27 minutes.

• The new calf is Chrissy's third baby born at the Chesterfield zoo.

What's next: The zoo wants you to share name suggestions in its social media comments.

• Our vote: Belly. Short for bellyflop.