Grief in the Berlin Zoo: Floor horse Nicole dies after serious illness!

Grief in the Berlin Zoo: Floor horse Nicole dies after serious illness!

Sad news from the Berlin Zoo: The popular hippo Nicole, who was known to the visitors due to their mobility and character, died. The Berlin Zoo announced on Wednesday on Instagram that it had to be put to sleep due to a serious illness. A large tumor, which turned out to be not treatable, led to a significant restriction of their quality of life. Nicole, only 24 years old, leaves a painful gap. She was born in the capital and was part of a remarkable zoo story because her great-grandfather Knautschke was one of the few animals who survived the Second World War. Her daughter Nala remains in the zoo and could soon become a mother, which offers a little ray of hope in this difficult time, according to the notification of the zoo on bz-berlin.de .

A Berlin original goes from us

Nicole had a unique place in the heart of many zoo visitors and was called the "real Berlin original". The zoo emphasized the emotional loss that their death means for everyone they knew. Her history and that of her family were not only valued in Berlin, but also beyond. Although hippos in the wild can live up to 50 years old, the many next few years were denied. Her death is not only a loss for the wildlife, but also for the community that was able to enjoy their presence for many years. As zooberlin.de she will always have a special place in the hearts of the animal keepers and zoo visitors.