Cincinnati Zoo employee partially amputates thumb after bonobo bites through protective barrier.
A Cincinnati Zoo employee suffered a partial amputation of their thumb after a bonobo bit through a protective mesh barrier while they were administering medication and food. The incident occurred behind the scenes, and the employee is in stable condition following medical treatment. The Jungle Trails area has been closed for investigation, with the zoo confirming that the bonobos remained in their habitat and that no other staff or animals were involved.
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