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Florida zookeeper ‘viciously’ attacked by bear, report shows
Read full article: Florida zookeeper ‘viciously’ attacked by bear, report showsThe 35-year-old zookeeper who was “viciously” attacked Wednesday by a 5-year-old North American black bear at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens suffered many lacerations on her head, back and thighs, according to a police report obtained Thursday by News 6 partner News4JAX.
‘Armed suspect’ search underway near Jacksonville Zoo; sources say police K-9 was shot
Read full article: ‘Armed suspect’ search underway near Jacksonville Zoo; sources say police K-9 was shotThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating an “officer-involved” incident that has shut down Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, according to News 6 partner WJXT.
Male jaguar mauls female jaguar to death at Florida zoo
Read full article: Male jaguar mauls female jaguar to death at Florida zooPhoto of Zenta posted in 2016 by the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A female jaguar was killed by a male jaguar in a holding complex at the zoo, according to a news release Tuesday from the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. The zoo said the 21-year-old female jaguar Zenta was killed late Saturday. It said the incident occurred when the 12-year-old male jaguar Harry was brought in to a holding complex to be examined after he ingested “pieces of an enrichment item,” News 6 partner News4Jax reported. The animal health team was called to immobilize Harry, but Zenta had already died when they arrived.
Pictures show rescued manatee arriving at SeaWorld
Read full article: Pictures show rescued manatee arriving at SeaWorldORLANDO, Fla. – SeaWorld came to the rescue by caring for an orphaned manatee calf that was reported last week by a good Samaritan in Daytona Beach. Staff from Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, the Volusia County Stranding Team, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation arrived at the Halifax Harbor Marina to rescue the 64-pound, 4-foot animal with a hoop net. The calf was then taken to SeaWorld in Orlando, where the orphaned mammal is receiving special attention. According to FWC, manatees range throughout Florida waters, and the major threats to the endangered species include death from human-related causes and habitat loss.