Exotic Incident #1493
Incident Date:
03/10/2011
Location:
Miami, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Zoo Miami
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Gaur, Camel
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
An Indian gaur, a type of wild cow, escaped its enclosure at the Zoo Miami and entered into the dromedary camel exhibit. The camels got stressed, started running around, and one elderly female camel fell down and sustained injuries. The gaur was corralled and returned to its enclosure. The camel was later euthanized due to her injuries sustained in the fall.
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