Exotic Incident #2890
Incident Date:
03/29/2016
Location:
West Palm Beach, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Palm Beach Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Siamang
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Hujan, a 15-year-old male siamang, died. He had recently developed a terminal medical condition that created a severe loss of blood flow to the legs and caused muscle deterioration, costing him the use of his legs.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/local/palm-beach-zoo-hujan-year-old-ape-has-died/w6CfCeZWAMNrlj2OOChVsM/