Exotic Incident #2876
Incident Date:
02/03/2017
Location:
Columbus, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Black rhinoceros
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Kulinda Kifaru, a 28-year-old female black rhino, was euthanized after being in declining health for over a year. The rhino was previously diagnosed with iron overload syndrome, which results in progressive liver failure.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.dispatch.com/news/20170203/kulinda-endangered-black-rhino-euthanized-at-columbus-zoo