Multiple Zoos Mourn the Loss of Giraffes in Recent Weeks
TL;DR
Milwaukee County Zoo's second giraffe, Rahna, was humanely euthanized due to age-related health issues, just a week after the unexpected death of Bahatika. Rahna, a 30-year-old female giraffe, had been monitored by animal care staff for some time. The zoo's giraffe building will reopen on March 30.
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- Milwaukee County Zoo giraffe, Rahna, dies at age 30 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Milwaukee County Zoo giraffe dies, 2nd in past week FOX 6 Milwaukee
- Young giraffee dies at Maryland Zoo in Baltimore The Washington Post
- Maryland Zoo mourning after Willow the giraffe unexpectedly dies WBAL TV Baltimore
- Maryland Zoo Mourns Death of 6-Year-Old Giraffe Named Willow PEOPLE
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