Rare Antelope Dies at Brights Zoo
A rare antelope named Lief died at Brights Zoo in Tennessee after choking on part of a squeezable snack pouch left behind by a visitor. The zoo prohibits these pouches due to safety concerns for the animals.
Key Points
- Zoo prohibits squeezable baby food pouches due to animal safety concerns.
- Visitors are allowed to re-enter the zoo multiple times, posing challenges in enforcing the rules.
- Sitatungas are rare, swamp-dwelling antelopes native to Africa.
Pros
- Raises awareness about the dangers of leaving behind hazardous items in zoo enclosures.
Cons
- Tragic loss of a 7-year-old male sitatunga antelope named Lief.