The zoo keepers were trained to handle pregnancy issues. Tom thought Lola’s problems were probably just a normal part of being pregnant. He believed these changes were common in pregnant animals and that Lola’s symptoms were just her body getting ready for motherhood.
However, as weeks went by, the situation became more alarming. What had seemed like a normal delay grew into a serious concern. Tom’s initial belief that Lola’s pregnancy was progressing slowly began to falter as her condition did not improve.