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New Information: giraffe had to be euthanized
November 19, 2010 11:05 PM
A sad day at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo after a 20-year old giraffe had to be euthanized. Uhura fell Friday after being bumped by another giraffe. The animal lost her footing and fell down a slope that acts as a natural barrier between the giraffes and guests. Stephanie Hoyes... more » -
UPDATE: Giraffe falls at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
November 19, 2010 5:18 PM
The rescue of a giraffe continues at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. A giraffe apparently fell after she was bumped by another giraffe Friday afternoon. Our media partners at The Gazette report the giraffe has been moved to a flat area after falling down a slope. Zoo officials reported... more » -
Giraffe's head-butt sends zookeeper to hospital
March 28, 2010 9:30 AM
A Rhode Island zookeeper has been treated at a hospital after butting heads with a giraffe. A spokesperson for the Roger Williams Park Zoo told The Providence Journal that the 18-foot-tall giraffe was being playful and took a swipe at the keeper when she was cleaning up in a... more » -
Giraffe found dismembered in New Mexico dumpster
March 23, 2010 7:48 PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A beloved Rio Grande Zoo giraffe was dismembered and placed in a trash bin following its death, and an outraged mayor of Albuquerque has ordered an investigation into it. Mayor Richard Berry said through a spokesman Tuesday that he will take appropriate action when he finds out... more »
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