Seneca Park Zoo: Giraffe Calf Euthanized After Birth Due to Paralysis

Seneca Park Zoo: Giraffe calf euthanized after birth due to paralysis

Zoo officials say their 4-year-old Masai giraffe Kura delivered the calf early Tuesday, but after several hours, the calf was still unable to stand.

Newborn giraffe euthanized at Seneca Park Zoo

The Seneca Park Zoo has announced the loss of a newborn giraffe calf that was born with leg paralysis.

Newborn giraffe unable to stand euthanized at New York Zoo - Pet Rescue Report

The Seneca Park Zoo, located in Rochester, New York, announced the loss of a newborn giraffe calf born unable to use his legs. According to the zoo’s press release, four-year-old mother giraffe Kura gave birth in the early morning hours on June 17. Baby giraffe calves typically are able to stand shortly after birth; this […] The post Newborn giraffe unable to stand euthanized at New York Zoo appeared first on Pet Rescue Report.