Exotic Incident #2054
Incident Date:
12/29/2013
Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Facility Name:
Little Rock Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Giraffe
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A 13-year old giraffe named Jigsaw died when he aspirated after being attacked by another giraffe, Mesi. Mesi broke through a large metial gate and sparred with Jigsaw until the older giraffe fell. Jigsaw was considered to be in good health prior to his death.
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