"Nebraska Zoo Removes 70 Coins from White Alligator's Stomach in Surgery"

Thibodaux, a 36-year-old white alligator at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, had to undergo surgery to remove 70 coins from his stomach after patrons threw them into his enclosure. The coins were discovered during a routine examination, and veterinarians acted quickly to remove them before they caused any problems. The zoo urged visitors to refrain from throwing coins into any bodies of water at the zoo, emphasizing the potential harm to animals from ingesting foreign objects. The alligator has since recovered from the procedure and is back in his habitat.