The unexpected fall of a 15-year-old giraffe at the Dallas Zoo led to a tragic end as the pet never recovered from its injuries.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our 15-year-old giraffe, Ferrell,” the Dallas zoo posted on Facebook.
The zoo posted that late on Friday, December 29, Ferrell suffered an injury to his jaw following an unexpected fall in the barn.
According to the zoo, their animal care and veterinary team quickly assessed his condition and determined the injury required surgical consultation.
During the procedure, the team discovered that he had dislocated his jaw in such a way that surgery could not repair it, the zoo said.
“Jaw dislocations, even in smaller animals, are difficult to treat, but the size and anatomy of a giraffe precludes any kind of reasonable repair. The nature of this injury means Ferrell will face limitations in the use of his jaw and tongue, possibly requiring partial or full amputation of his tongue in the future,” the zoo said.
Due to the prognosis and the impact on Ferrell’s quality of life, the zoo said the team made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize the giraffe on New Year’s Eve.
A Dallas giraffe named Ferrell, 15, suffered an injury to his jaw following an unexpected fall in a barn. Dallas Zoo He never recovered from his injuries. AP Zoo Dallas says the team made the difficult decision to humanely destroy the giraffes on New Year’s Eve. AP
This, unfortunately, is not Ferrell’s first injury to his jaw.
The zoo reported that Ferrell previously suffered a jaw injury more than 13 years ago, resulting in problems with his tongue.
The zoo added that despite being able to use it, Ferrell does not have the ability to keep his tongue in his mouth.
The new injury further damaged his tongue, which will limit his ability to continue using it, making it nearly impossible for him to eat, the zoo said.
“This sudden loss has left us all heartbroken. We ask that you keep our staff in mind as we navigate these challenging times. Ferrell will be greatly missed by all who knew him,” the zoo said.
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