Tragic Loss: Baby Giraffe Succumbs to Grief at Texas Zoo

A 10-year-old Masai giraffe named Penelope and her one-month-old calf, Zuri, died just days apart at the Cameron Park Zoo in Texas. Penelope became ill and passed away, followed by her calf. The zoo is conducting necropsies and an independent review to determine the cause of their deaths. Masai giraffes are an endangered species known for their distinctive blotches and can live up to 13 years, reaching heights of 13 to 17 feet and weighing over 4,000 lbs.