Buldo is dead: near Toulouse, a zoo mourns the death of its rhinoceros, the park’s emblematic animal
By Quentin Marais
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the African Safari Zoo of Plaisance-du-Touch (Haute-Garonne), near Toulouse, mourn death of one of its most emblematic occupants. Buldo, white rhinoceros, died on the night of Saturday November 26 to Sunday November 27, 2022. He had 36 years.
Under treatment for several weeks
It is this Wednesday, November 30 that the establishment is part of the sad news. “Buldo had been, for several weeks, under treatment with enhanced monitoring, because he was showing signs of weakness, ”says the zoo. A lot of care was given to the male rhinoceros, but “his condition has continuing to deteriorate“. It was on the night of November 26 to 27 that the animal died out.
“Aged 36, Buldo was a rhinoceros of a good age since the average life expectancy of a rhinoceros is about 40 years in captivity. Buldo took advantage of all the necessary and possible care. An autopsy will be soon, choose to determine the reasons for his death.”
iconic animal
Buldo was more than appreciated. “Iconic animal of the park, he was a very attached rhinoceros. Always voluntary for medical training and very attached to his lords he was extremely expressive (…) He leaves an indelible mark on the minds of the whole team”.
The animal spent most of its life near Toulouse, since it was present at the African Safari for 32 years. “The whole team is deeply saddened by this departure, and our thoughts are particularly with the animal caretakers who took care of it daily. »
Margot under surveillance
The establishment, which had attributing birth six cubs in Julynow keeps a more than wise eye on the female rhinoceros, whose name is Margot.
“To date, it does not seem to be attributed by this departure, but we watching it closely. Buldo’s body was taken care of by the Toulouse Natural History Museum, as part of the partnership between the two structures.
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