«Breaking News» Baby giraffe named Ubumwe dies weeks after birth at Columbus Zoo

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced a baby giraffe passed away Saturday morning, just weeks after its birth.

The Ohio zoo said the female calf named Ubumwe, born October 30, took her last breath at approximately 8:30am.

The calf’s behavior and appearance began to change Friday, when she was examined and treated and appeared to be stable. She died the following morning when her health rapidly declined again.

The zoo said in a heartbreaking viral Facebook post: 'It is with a very heavy heart that we announce that Ubumwe, the female Masai giraffe calf, passed away today.

A baby giraffe named Ubumwe, who was born three weeks ago at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, passed away early Saturday

The Ohio zoo said the female calf named Ubumwe, born October 30, took her last breath at approximately 8:30am

Ubumwe's behavior and appearance began to change Friday, when she was examined and treated 

The zoo said: 'She was then anesthetized and taken to the Zoo’s Animal Health Center for a CT scan, which was done with the assistance of an equine veterinary specialist and radiologist from The Ohio State University'

'At this time, the cause is unknown, and we will not have more information until a necropsy (animal autopsy) is conducted and a pathology report is received in several weeks.

'The team of animal care professionals have monitored her and her mother, Zuri, around the clock since her birth. 

'While she had previously been energetic and nursing as appropriate, her care team noted yesterday afternoon that Ubumwe’s behavior and appearance began to change.'

Veterinarians said the calf was constipated and suffering extreme gastrointestinal discomfort. 

Veterinarians said the calf was constipated and suffering extreme gastrointestinal discomfort

The calf was provided fluids to alleviate her gastrointestinal discomfort

The giraffe's care providers continued to treat her and provide fluids to alleviate her gastrointestinal discomfort.

The zoo said further: 'Her condition was critical as the ultrasound showed an abnormality of the bowel, and she was then anesthetized and taken to the Zoo’s Animal Health Center for a CT scan, which was done with the assistance of an equine veterinary specialist and radiologist from The Ohio State University.

'The CT scan did not show a blockage or other reason for her discomfort that would warrant surgery. 

'She continued to receive intensive care from the Zoo’s animal care professionals and remained in another behind-the-scenes area, where she appeared stable and comfortable overnight.'

The Columbus Zoo said: 'We appreciate your support for our team during this extremely difficult time'

By early Saturday, the giraffe's health took a turn for the worse once more - before she tragically took her last breath.  

The calf is pictured in her last moments surrounded by loving health care officials before her short life ended.

'The Zoo’s devoted animal care team is devastated but remain committed to providing care to the other members of the giraffe herd, including Zuri who is moving back with them, as well as Cami, who is also expecting a calf soon,' the zoo said in the statement.

'We appreciate your support for our team during this extremely difficult time and will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.'

The Columbus Dispatch reports that giraffes born in captivity have a 25 percent mortality rate.

A four-year-old female giraffe also died at the Toledo Zoo back in April.

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Main photo article The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced a baby giraffe passed away Saturday morning, just weeks after its birth.
The Ohio zoo said the female calf named Ubumwe, born October 30, took her last breath at approximately 8:30am.
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