A Hell of a Zoo

The last remaining giraffe in the Surabaya Zoo died, with 20 kilograms of plastic trash found in its stomach. Foul play is suspected.

April 4, 2012

Kliwon did not die without a fight. The blood flowing in the veins of this male giraffe displayed the power of the African grasslands, where every day, beasts fight to survive. Going by his animal instincts, Kliwon attempted to stand upright during his final hours. This was after all, one way how giraffes attempt to fight off death in the African Savannah. Like other female giraffes, Kliwon's mother gave birth to him standing up. The giraffe would

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