The Montgomery Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its reticulated giraffes who suffered from worsening health problems. 💔
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - An Alabama zoo is mourning the loss of one of its reticulated giraffes who suffered from worsening health problems.said it made the decision to euthanize Jenna, an 18-year-old giraffe.
The zoo said an extensive discussion among the zoo’s veterinary, animal husbandry and senior management departments led to the decision to end Jenna’s suffering. According to the officials, Jenna was born on May 17, 2005, and quickly became a beloved animal for guests to see. Jenna’s misfortunes started at the age of five when she sustained a traumatic injury to her left rear leg which resulted in physical damage to her feet and posture.“It is a testament to the love and devotion of all the individuals who worked with Jenna over the past 18 years that she has lived such a full and happy life despite her disability,” the zoo said in a statement announcing her death.
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