Baby chimpanzee at Little Rock Zoo dies; necropsy reveals enlarged heart and potential head trauma.
A baby chimpanzee born at Little Rock Zoo on August 23 has sadly died. The infant, cared for by mother Kianga, initially showed signs of health but appeared pale on Saturday morning. Zoo staff discovered the infant had passed away. A necropsy indicated an enlarged heart and potential head trauma, though it remains uncertain if the trauma occurred before or after death. Further laboratory analysis is underway to investigate the cause.
September 07, 2024
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