Beloved Baby Giraffe Mbonisi Dies at Marwell Zoo

The three-month-old Rothschild's giraffe succumbed to an infection despite intensive care efforts.

Mbonisi was a surprise birth in August, as his mother Ruby was on birth control at the time.
Initially overcoming an early infection, Mbonisi's condition remained delicate, leading to further health complications.
Zoo staff and veterinarians closely monitored Mbonisi, but his condition worsened due to a new infection.
The decision to euthanize Mbonisi was made to prevent further suffering after all efforts to save him failed.
A post-mortem examination will be conducted to better understand the causes of Mbonisi's condition.