Giraffe Deaths Rock Maryland and Milwaukee Zoos

The Maryland Zoo announced the unexpected death of a 6-year-old giraffe named Willow. The giraffe began showing a decrease in appetite and was closely monitored by the zoo staff. Despite their efforts, Willow suddenly deteriorated and passed away. The zoo expressed their sadness and thanked the public for joining them in mourning. Willow was born at the Maryland Zoo and was a beloved icon of the zoo and her vulnerable species.