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Twiga, a 31-year-old giraffe, has died at the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin, Texas, making her one of the oldest giraffes cared for by humans. Twiga, a Masai giraffe, had been at the zoo since 2008 and provided companionship to other giraffes. Despite showing signs of age, she received attentive care from the zoo's staff. Giraffes typically have a life expectancy of 25 to 26 years.
Twiga, one of the oldest giraffes cared for by humans, died at the age of 31 at the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin, Texas. Born at the Los Angeles Zoo, Twiga had been at the Ellen Trout Zoo since 2008 and provided companionship to other giraffes. Despite showing signs of age and occasional limping, Twiga received care and attention from the zoo's staff. Giraffes typically have a life expectancy of 25 to 26 years.
Twiga, a 31-year-old Masai giraffe, has died at Texas' Ellen Trout Zoo, making her one of the world's oldest living giraffes in captivity. The species is considered endangered, with just 35,000 mature individuals estimated to be remaining in the wild. Twiga's age was unusual for the species, as Masai giraffes generally only live to be about 25 years old. The decline in the population is attributed to habitat loss and illegal hunting.