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Racine Zoo announces death of 18-year-old tur
By FOX6 News Digital Team
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May, West Caucasian tur from the Racine Zoo
RACINE, Wis. - The Racine Zoo on Wednesday, Dec. 23 announced the passing of one of its most unique residents May, the West Caucasian tur.
May passed at 18 years of age on Thursday, Dec. 17 due to complications of old age, and will be dearly missed by her mate Tavek and Racine Zoo staff, and guests. May was an amazing, charismatic member of her species, and we are so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with such a special animal, said Aszya Summers, curator of animal care and conservation education at the Racine Zoo. May has left a hole in our hearts, and I know I speak for many when I say she will be dearly missed.
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18 Elephants on a Plane: Move From Swaziland to U.S. Is Criticized
In 2003, animal and elephant welfare groups opposed a plan to move 11 elephants from this group in Swaziland to the United States.Credit.Zoological Society of San Diego
Feb. 2, 2016
More than a dozen elephants from southern Africa are being moved to American zoos, a plan that critics say will imperil the animals.
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service last month approved the transfer of the 18 African elephants from Swaziland to three destinations: the Dallas Zoo; the Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas; and the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha. A statement from the wildlife service said the animals were threatened by habitat destruction and drought in Swaziland and were scheduled to be culled.