Animal Rights = Veganism | January 21, 2012 | 3 comments

Jabba, Los Angeles Zoo's Only Hippo, Has Been Euthanized

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L.A. Zoo's only hippo euthanized after weeks-long illness

January 20, 2012 | 6:56 pm

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Jabba the L.A. Zoo's hippo had to be euthanized

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The sole hippopotamus at the Los Angeles Zoo was euthanized Friday after being ill with an unknown ailment for a month and not responding to treatment, zoo officials said.

Zookeepers noticed in December that the 28-year-old hippopotamus, Jabba, had a decreased appetite, abnormal bloating and was not responding to medication, zoo spokesman Jason Jacobs told City News Service. The hippo was under close veterinary care, but his condition rapidly worsened in the last few days.

The zoo's staff made the "difficult decision" to euthanize Jabba, according to a statement released by the zoo.

Jabba had been at the zoo since 2009. Before that, he lived at the San Diego Zoo for several years, where he sired several calves.

His body will be taken to the California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory System at UC Davis for a necropsy.

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3 comments // Jabba, Los Angeles Zoo's Only Hippo, Has Been Euthanized

  • EthicalVegan
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      EthicalVegan  

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      Sweet and handsome and wonderful Jabba (already suffering such a stupid name) was exploited most of his life. No WONDER he got so damn sick... anyone in captivity could have this happen to her or him.

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    • 4 months ago
  • TanzaniteDiamonds
  • EthicalVegan
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      EthicalVegan  
    • TanzaniteDiamonds:

      Thanks.

      It's up to every single one of us, around the world, to stop the exploitation of any and all living beings.

      Making people aware of zoos and circuses and how they are NOT places for animals to spend their lives is up to all of us. It's simply a matter of common sense... plus respect. For those who believe in some sort of a god, then honor that belief by not abusing and destroying our lovely voiceless friends. It's much, much easier than most humans realize... or WANT to realize.

    • 4 months ago
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