Auckland Zoo euthanises ageing giraffe matriarch Rukiya
2 sources·Updated July 18, 2026
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- NZ Herald NZ·6d agoAuckland Zoo euthanises ageing giraffe matriarch Rukiya
Rukiya was near the upper limit of a giraffe’s usual lifespan.
Read at NZ Herald NZ → - RNZ National·6d agoAuckland Zoo euthanises ageing giraffe matriarch Rukiya
Rukiya the giraffe was a geriatric animal, her health closely monitored in recent years.
Read at RNZ National →
