We’ve all been missing out on spending time with pals in lockdown so when restrictions are eased, be like Nibbles and Blue.
The giraffe and mini horse might be an unlikely pair, but they’ve formed an amazing bond and spend all their time together.
Blue, the giraffe and Nibbles, the mini horse, are both one and live at Blue Hills Ranch in Texas, US.
The owner of the wildlife sanctuary, Matt Lieberman, 43, says the pair are inseparable as they love to play together, eat together and even cosy down and sleep next to one another.
He added: ‘We had Blue the giraffe first of all, and then when Nibbles came to us we thought he would make a good friend for Blue.
‘And we were right.
‘We gave Nibble’s his name shortly after he arrived as he was constantly chasing Blue and playfully nibbling at him.
‘They hit it off straight away. Blue was very curious of Nibbles, he was constantly sticking his head over the fence to sniff and lick nibbles.’
Now they share a barn and are best friends.
Matt added: ‘When they are outside of the barn they love to play. They run around and chase each other as though they’re playing tag.
‘I think Nibbles likes to think he is the boss. He is super playful, it is usually him chasing Blue. It is funny.
‘It’s like he is prematurely going through the terrible twos as he is so mischievous.
‘They don’t even like to be apart while they are asleep.
‘They nestle down in the barn together and sleep next to each other. It’s pretty cute.
‘Nibbles and Blue of course like to be together when they are eating too. You can often see them with their heads in the same bucket as they much on their food.
‘Our visitors love seeing the relationship between the two, as it is not every day you see a mini horse and a giraffe that are best buddies.’
Two years ago, former firefighter and paramedic Matt started the non-profit wildlife sanctuary for animals that need a temporary or a forever home.
According to the website, the team care for injured or orphaned animals, providing medical care and fostering during recovery. They rehabilitate and release wildlife, if possible
Blue the giraffe came to Blue Hills Ranch when he was just four weeks old as his mum wasn’t feeding him.
Matt said: ‘I had two bottle feed Blue every four hours for an entire year. I was up at all hours feeding him to make sure he was healthy.
‘He is a curious boy, and as there aren’t any other giraffes around at the moment he is having to try and learn the way on his own.
‘However, he is learning from the other animals, especially his good buddy Nibbles, who is showing him the way with eating hay, which is cool.
‘Although he is slightly behind in learning, he is really fun and playful.
‘I love doing what I do, especially since I come from a city I never would have gotten the chance to do or see these things.
‘I love that I am able to make sure the animals are healthy, having fun, safe, and getting lots of treats.
‘I get to see stuff that makes me laugh all the time. The relationship between Blue and Nibbles is the perfect example of that.’
To see more visit their Instagram at: @bluehillsranch.
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source https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/09/giraffe-and-tiny-horse-become-best-friends-who-do-everything-together-14212676/
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