Sad loss in the zoo: young animal of the network giraffe died!

Sad loss in the zoo: young animal of the network giraffe died!

Veterinärmedizinischen Universität Wien, Österreich - In the Schönbrunn Zoo, there was tragic news: a giraffe boy born a few weeks ago died last night. The animal was born in mid -November, and although the team of zoards, veterinarians and curators was initially optimistic and the young animal at times increased in weight, the condition surprisingly deteriorated. "The team fought for the survival of the still nameless young animal for two weeks," the zoo is quoted. Ultimately, however, it could not be helped, and the young animal slept in his mother's care. The body is now being examined at the veterinary university of Vienna.

The birth itself was initially easy and was "picture -book". However, the mother animal apparently could not produce enough milk, and the young animal had difficulty drinking replacement milk. According to the nurses, the mother had regularly drank, which initially suggested positive progress. In a dramatic turning point of the event, however, the sudden turn for the zoo team was not foreseeable, which only intensified the sadness of the loss. Giraffes that are scientifically known as Giraffa Camelopardalis are the highest living land animals and prefer open forests and savannas in Africa, where they mainly eat acacia and other plants.

secrets of giraffes

The giraffe not only has a remarkable size - with a height of up to six meters - but also a fascinating social behavior. They often live in loose herds that consist of related females and their descendants. Studies show that giraffes have complex communication behavior that includes both body language and noises. Their long hawks play a crucial role, especially in social interactions and fighting between males for reproductive rights, known as "Necking". Despite their impressive adjustments and social structures, they are at risk from loss of habitat and poaching, which makes the giraffe an important symbol for species protection initiatives.

The sad news about the giraffe cub emphasizes the fragility of these majestic animals, which are also threatened by dangerous living conditions in the wild. While the grief in the Schönbrunn Zoo is great for lost life, the admiration for these unique creatures, which are dependent on our help despite their size and strength.

Kleine Zeitung and Tiercyklopädie report on the situation in the zoo and the general properties of the giraffe.