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Bison Fight to the Death at Kanpur Zoo
10 Oct
Summary
- A three-year-old male bison died from severe injuries.
- The bison was gored by another male bison in its enclosure.
- Internal organs ruptured, causing excessive bleeding and death.
A tragic incident occurred at Kanpur Zoo on Friday when a three-year-old male bison succumbed to injuries sustained during a fight with another male bison. The two animals, who had shared an enclosure for an extended period, engaged in a sudden and violent clash.
During the confrontation, one bison inflicted a deep abdominal wound with its horn. Senior veterinarians provided immediate treatment, and the injured animal initially showed signs of improvement. However, its condition deteriorated on Friday morning, leading to its death.
A postmortem examination confirmed that ruptured internal organs and significant internal bleeding were the direct causes of the animal's demise. This unfortunate event has reduced the total number of bison at the zoo from four to three.
