Who's carrying guilt for Steve? - Zoo monkey gets toxicized.
On Pentecost Monday, a beloved capuchin monkey passed away, and the cause of death has been revealed. Zoo director Simon Geib shares his thoughts, "It's likely he consumed something harmful. It's possible someone unintentionally gave him food while he was in his enclosure."
Geib elaborates further, "It could have been grass, containing something lethal for the animal." Steve developed serious health issues shortly after eating, experiencing intense abdominal pain.
The animal showed signs of liver poisoning and was treated by the veterinarian with medication. However, the treatments were ineffective. The poisonous spring cress, a plant that grows near roadsides, could potentially be the guilty party, as it's also dangerous for humans.
Geib expresses his disappointment, "We've installed 'No Feeding' signs in multiple languages to deter visitors from giving animals food. It's hard to understand why guests disregard these signs. Misguided compassion can have grave consequences. We're heartbroken. Bob was still young and full of energy."
The zoo director is contemplating separating animals and visitors to avoid any future incidents where harmful substances are introduced into the enclosures.
Steve and his brother had come to the zoo from Gettorf near Kiel. They enjoyed their time at the zoo in Bad Liebenstein, Thuringia immensely.
This zoo, with over 300 animals spread over two hectares, relies greatly on volunteer helpers and functions as a wildlife rescue station.
Unfortunately, the zoo is now faced with the challenge of finding a companion for the grieving Bob - no easy feat. These primates, typically found in large groups in their natural habitat in South America, thrive on social interaction.
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