Latest news with #Nzuri
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Beloved giraffe and unborn calf die suddenly
A Sydney Zoo giraffe and its calf have died following complications during labour. Late last Thursday night, zoo staff noticed signs of active labour in female giraffe Nzuri. In a statement, staff said as Nzuri's labour progressed 'it became apparent that the birth was not proceeding normally'. 'A dedicated team of three veterinarians and two veterinary nurses from several institutions were immediately mobilised to intervene and assist with the delivery,' the statement read. Staff discovered the calf's head and neck were poorly positioned, and despite the team's best efforts it became evident that the calf had died. Not long after, due to the stress and difficulty of the birth, Nzuri's condition 'severely deteriorated'. Faced with no viable options to save her, staff made 'the very difficult decision to humanely euthanise Nzuri to prevent her from further suffering'. Sydney Zoo said Nzuri's death had deeply affected staff who cared for her. 'This is an incredibly heartbreaking outcome for all involved,' exotic animals care manager Tim Bennett said. 'Our animal care team did everything possible to try and save both the calf and the mother, Nzuri. 'Decisions like this are never made lightly. The animal's welfare is always our primary concern.' Giraffe births are notoriously problematic due to the animal's trademark long limbs and neck, with a roughly six-foot drop to the ground immedietly following birth. Giraffes typically socialise in small groups or pairs of the same sex. Nzuri's companion was a similarly aged giraffe named Eyelean. When Nzuri arrived from Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium in November last year, the two quickly formed a strong bond. 'When Nzuri spotted Eyelean, the bond was instant,' said Sydney Zoo zookeeper Frankie Douglass. 'Giraffes communicate through sniffing each other and rubbing noses, which is exactly what we witnessed within moments of the giraffes meeting each other. 'Nzuri and Eyelean are very similar in nature, both gentle yet outgoing.' Nzuri celebrated her sixth birthday just one month ago with keepers describing her as a 'shy' and 'lovely' giraffe. Giraffes in the wild typically live about 25 years.
News.com.au
2 days ago
- General
- News.com.au
‘Incredibly heartbreaking': Sydney Zoo giraffe and unborn calf die suddenly
A Sydney Zoo giraffe and its calf have died following complications during labour. Late last Thursday night, zoo staff noticed signs of active labour in female giraffe Nzuri. In a statement, staff said as Nzuri's labour progressed 'it became apparent that the birth was not proceeding normally'. 'A dedicated team of three veterinarians and two veterinary nurses from several institutions were immediately mobilised to intervene and assist with the delivery,' the statement read. Staff discovered the calf's head and neck were poorly positioned, and despite the team's best efforts it became evident that the calf had died. Not long after, due to the stress and difficulty of the birth, Nzuri's condition 'severely deteriorated'. Faced with no viable options to save her, staff made 'the very difficult decision to humanely euthanise Nzuri to prevent her from further suffering'. Sydney Zoo said Nzuri's death had deeply affected staff who cared for her. 'This is an incredibly heartbreaking outcome for all involved,' exotic animals care manager Tim Bennett said. 'Our animal care team did everything possible to try and save both the calf and the mother, Nzuri. 'Decisions like this are never made lightly. The animal's welfare is always our primary concern.' Giraffe births are notoriously problematic due to the animal's trademark long limbs and neck, with a roughly six-foot drop to the ground immedietly following birth. Giraffes typically socialise in small groups or pairs of the same sex. Nzuri's companion was a similarly aged giraffe named Eyelean. When Nzuri arrived from Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium in November last year, the two quickly formed a strong bond. 'When Nzuri spotted Eyelean, the bond was instant,' said Sydney Zoo zookeeper Frankie Douglass. 'Giraffes communicate through sniffing each other and rubbing noses, which is exactly what we witnessed within moments of the giraffes meeting each other. 'Nzuri and Eyelean are very similar in nature, both gentle yet outgoing.' Nzuri celebrated her sixth birthday just one month ago with keepers describing her as a 'shy' and 'lovely' giraffe. Giraffes in the wild typically live about 25 years.
The Age
2 days ago
- General
- The Age
Giraffe and unborn calf die at Sydney Zoo
'Faced with no viable options to save her, the very difficult decision was made to humanely euthanise Nzuri to prevent her from further suffering.' Staff members at Sydney Zoo, especially those involved in Nzuri's daily care, have been deeply affected by her death. Gigi died suddenly in 2020, only weeks after arriving at Sydney Zoo. Credit: Sydney Zoo 'This is an incredibly heartbreaking outcome for all involved,' said exotic animal care manager Tim Bennett. 'Our animal care team did everything possible to try and save both the calf and the mother, Nzuri. Decisions like this are never made lightly. The animal's welfare is always our primary concern.' The Sydney Zoo website lists three giraffes, including Nzuri, as part of its giraffe encounter experience, where guests can feed the gentle giants for $59.99 a person. It's not the first time a giraffe has died at Sydney Zoo. In 2020, three-year-old giraffe Gigi suddenly died just weeks after she was transferred from Australia Zoo in Queensland to western Sydney. A post-mortem examination completed by the University of Sydney revealed she died of acute enteritis, a gut issue common in young giraffes. The death came as a shock to staff, given Gigi had shown no signs of illness and was reported to be settling in well to her new home, the zoo said at the time. In another incident a year later, a 10-year-old chimpanzee named Mogli drowned in a moat surrounding its enclosure on the morning of April 9, 2021. The zoo had to be closed as staff were seen removing Mogli's body from the water. Mogli drowned in an incident at Sydney Zoo in 2021. Credit: Sydney Zoo An investigation ruled the death was misadventure, with CCTV revealing Mogli breached a safety barrier and entered the water. A statement from the zoo said the barrier had been operational for more than two years without incident, but that in response to Mogli's death, further 'naturalistic materials' had been added to the habitat to prevent the chimps from entering the water. In May this year, two bull sharks died in Sydney Zoo's aquarium. The zoo said that 'trauma consistent with accidental impact' was the cause of death. Start the day with a summary of the day's most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
Giraffe and unborn calf die at Sydney Zoo
'Faced with no viable options to save her, the very difficult decision was made to humanely euthanise Nzuri to prevent her from further suffering.' Staff members at Sydney Zoo, especially those involved in Nzuri's daily care, have been deeply affected by her death. Gigi died suddenly in 2020, only weeks after arriving at Sydney Zoo. Credit: Sydney Zoo 'This is an incredibly heartbreaking outcome for all involved,' said exotic animal care manager Tim Bennett. 'Our animal care team did everything possible to try and save both the calf and the mother, Nzuri. Decisions like this are never made lightly. The animal's welfare is always our primary concern.' The Sydney Zoo website lists three giraffes, including Nzuri, as part of its giraffe encounter experience, where guests can feed the gentle giants for $59.99 a person. It's not the first time a giraffe has died at Sydney Zoo. In 2020, three-year-old giraffe Gigi suddenly died just weeks after she was transferred from Australia Zoo in Queensland to western Sydney. A post-mortem examination completed by the University of Sydney revealed she died of acute enteritis, a gut issue common in young giraffes. The death came as a shock to staff, given Gigi had shown no signs of illness and was reported to be settling in well to her new home, the zoo said at the time. In another incident a year later, a 10-year-old chimpanzee named Mogli drowned in a moat surrounding its enclosure on the morning of April 9, 2021. The zoo had to be closed as staff were seen removing Mogli's body from the water. Mogli drowned in an incident at Sydney Zoo in 2021. Credit: Sydney Zoo An investigation ruled the death was misadventure, with CCTV revealing Mogli breached a safety barrier and entered the water. A statement from the zoo said the barrier had been operational for more than two years without incident, but that in response to Mogli's death, further 'naturalistic materials' had been added to the habitat to prevent the chimps from entering the water. In May this year, two bull sharks died in Sydney Zoo's aquarium. The zoo said that 'trauma consistent with accidental impact' was the cause of death. Start the day with a summary of the day's most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter.
