For eight days, a team of keepers and veterinarians from the Poznań Zoo fought for the young giraffe. Unfortunately, the animal could not be saved. The zoo reported what was found during the autopsy.
The zoo in Poznań announced the death of a giraffe. “We regret to inform you that after eight days of fighting for his life, our young patient, the son of Elsia and Takkari, passed away. Despite the efforts of his caregivers and our veterinary team, he could not be saved,” the facility said in a post on social media.
They know the cause of death
The circumstances and cause of death were determined by an autopsy. The tests conducted show that the animal had congenital defects such as oversized internal organs and digestive system dysfunction. All this led to the “premature passing” of the giraffe.
“This is a painful day for our entire team of caregivers and veterinarians who took care of the baby with great care and commitment from the first moments of life. We ask you to respect our loss and the difficult moments we are experiencing now. Thank you for your understanding and support,” we read in the message.
Main photo source: FB – Poznań Zoo