A baby giraffe named Fenn has died at the North Carolina Zoo after being startled by another giraffe and hitting his head on a gate while trying to run away. The 6-month-old giraffe sustained head and neck trauma from the fall and despite veterinary care, he passed away. The zoo, which claims to be the world's largest natural habitat zoo, expressed its heartbreak over Fenn's untimely death and has brought in a grief counselor to support staff members. Fenn was described as an energetic and beloved member of the giraffe herd and will be remembered with fondness by all who knew him.
Fenn, a six-month-old giraffe calf at the North Carolina Zoo, died after colliding with a gate while nursing. The unexpected startle caused Fenn to bolt, resulting in head and neck trauma. The energetic and vibrant calf was beloved by zoo employees and visitors.
The North Carolina Zoo has announced the name of its new baby giraffe, Fenn, who was born in May and is the firstborn of Leia and Jack. Fenn's name was chosen from a list of five other names, and it comes from the founders of the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. Giraffes are the tallest land animals, with females up to 14 feet tall and males up to 18 feet tall, and they can live for about 25 years in the wild.
The North Carolina Zoo was evacuated and shut down due to a bomb threat received electronically by a representative of the zoo. Law enforcement officials identified a juvenile as the source of the threat and a petition will be filed. The scene was cleared and the zoo reopened after the threat was deemed not credible. No suspicious items were found during the search. Students from two schools who were on a trip to the zoo returned safely to their respective campuses.
