Tag: Animal News
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo mourns death of ‘gentle’ giraffe Mashama
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo lost one of its gentle giants over the weekend. The zoo’s 15-year-old male giraffe, Mashama, died “somewhat unexpectedly” around 1 a.m. on Sunday, according to a news release. Officials said Mashama was experiencing “sporadic off days” and went through bouts of lethargy and decreased appetite over the last few months, but…