Sad loss in the Berlin Zoo: Giraffe Max put to the fall after falling

Sad loss in the Berlin Zoo: Giraffe Max put to the fall after falling

Zoo Berlin, Deutschland - in the Berlin Zoo, a popular destination in the capital, has a tragic event. The Rothschild-Giraffenbulle Max, who fell on February 17 at a playful meeting with fellow species Mugambi, now had to be put to sleep due to his injuries. This reports Berlin Live .

Max, who was only 13 years old, fell in the inner stable during the incident, which led to an extreme stretch of his legs. This can result in serious injuries to ligaments and muscles. Several attempts by the zoo staff to help Max back on his feet. Zoo spokeswoman Philine Hachmeister explained the difficulties of restoring giraffes after a fall, since the risk of organ damage and muscle reduction increases for a long time.

loss of an important ambassador

dr. Jennifer Gübert, biologist and curator in the zoo, was deeply affected by Max 'death. He was not only an important ambassador for his peers, but also the only giraffe in Europe that was trained to wear a halter. This halter collected valuable data and helped enable research on the communication behavior of giraffes. Unfortunately, after Max, only Mugambi remains in the zoo, which leaves a large gap.

The Rothschild giraffe is a threatened way in Kenya and Uganda. These giraffes can live up to 30 years, with bulls up to 5.80 meters tall and can weigh up to 1.8 tons. Their speed can be up to 50 km/h, which makes it fascinating animals.

Another loss in the zoo

The death of Max is not the only sad news from the Berlin Zoo. The elephant bull Victor died in January, whose death is due to pneumonia. Pathological findings showed that increased inflammation values ​​were present and antibiotics were used for treatment. The pneumonia, which is rare in elephants, was probably caused by a bacterial infection. However, the last results are still pending.

The Zoo Berlin is currently facing the challenge of processing the emotional consequences of these losses for the animals as well as for visitors and employees. It is to be hoped that the memories of Max and Victor will continue to live in the hearts of people.