Exotic Incident #2772
Incident Date:
02/28/2016
Location:
Greenville, SC - USA
Facility Name:
Greenville Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Angolan colobus monkey
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
An infant Angolan colobus monkey died when the mother, Nuru, dropped him/her. Zookeepers believe it was accidental.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.wyff4.com/article/greenville-zoo-welcomes-baby-monkey-8-months-after-first-monkeys-death/7537541