Caxton the giraffe dies
'Caregivers at the zoo hand-reared her separately; however, after much consideration for her well-being, it was resolved to put her down with the support of her caregivers by her side' – spokesperson for the Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo.
The Johannesburg Zoo was sad to announce the death of their beloved giraffe Caxton on 30 December last year, reported Sarah Koning of our sister publication Rosebank Killarney Gazette/ The Gazette.
Caxton was born at the Saxonwold-based zoo on 29 October and was rejected by her mother after being born with a deformity in her limbs. She was also unable to suckle from her mother and had to be bottle-fed by zoo staff.
Caxton Local Media and The Gazette were honoured to announce in our early January editions that the giraffe calf would be named after Caxton for our balanced coverage of events at the local zoo.
Jenny Moodley, spokesperson for the Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo said Caxton was struggling to walk.
“The equine vet found that arthritis had affected a number of joints and it was quite extensive,” Moodley said.
The caregivers at the zoo hand-reared her separately; however, after much consideration for her well-being, it was resolved to put her down with the support of her caregivers by her side.”
Read the full story here: Sad news for all when struggling giraffe is put to sleep
