Beloved giraffe born at Greenville Zoo dies after fatal accident
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Key Points:
- Kiko, a 13-year-old Masai giraffe born at Greenville Zoo and relocated to Toronto Zoo in 2015, died following an accident involving a door in a behind-the-scenes area of his habitat.
- Despite immediate intervention, Kiko panicked and sustained fatal injuries due to the delicate nature of Masai giraffes' heads and necks.
- The Toronto Zoo has sent Kiko's body to the University of Guelph for a full postmortem investigation, with findings to be released upon completion.
- Masai giraffes are classified as Endangered by the IUCN, with populations declining nearly 50% over the past 30 years.
- Kiko contributed to conservation efforts by siring
