State of health - Rhino bull Kalusho euthanized at Frankfurt Zoo
He was the only black rhino in Europe and part of Frankfurt Zoo for 30 years - now rhino bull Kalusho has died at the age of 37. The animal was euthanized on Wednesday due to his poor state of health, as the zoo announced on Thursday.
The bull had lost weight in recent months and had become increasingly passive. He was also limited by osteoarthritis. "Yesterday things got so bad that we had to make the decision to euthanize him sooner than expected," said zoo director Christina Geiger.
Kalusho's death marks the end of southern black rhino husbandry in Europe. It is still unclear what will happen to the rhino husbandry in Frankfurt.
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- Despite being the only black rhinoceros in Europe, other animals shared the same habitat in Frankfurt Zoo for three decades, including various species from around the world.
- The loss of rhino bull Kalusho has significant implications for animal conservation efforts in Hesse, Germany, as Frankfurt Zoo has been a key facility for the State of Health of black rhinoceroses in Europe.
- Frankfurt on the Main, known for its rich cultural and historical heritage, is also home to Germany's largest zoo, which has played a crucial role in preserving endangered species like the black rhinoceros.
- Europe's black rhinoceros population is on the decrease, and Frankfurt Zoo's influence in managing and safeguarding the species' welfare will likely impact the future of zoos across Europe.
Source: www.stern.de
