Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Giraffe Dies After Fall at Ranchi Zoo
A giraffe named Mishty, brought from Kolkata, died at a zoo in Ranchi.
The giraffe was 6 years old and arrived at the zoo about a month ago.
The animal fell and hit its head on the enclosure wall, causing its death.
Zoo officials are unsure why the giraffe fell and are investigating the incident.
A postmortem was conducted, and the results are pending.
The zoo had built a special enclosure for the giraffe, which was the only one of its kind at the zoo.
A giraffe died at Birsa Zoo in Ranchi after a fall.
The giraffe was named Mishty and was six years old.
Mishty arrived from Kolkata 27 days prior to her death.
The giraffe's head hit the enclosure wall after falling.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fall.
- Who
- A six-year-old giraffe named Mishty.
- What
- Died after a fall in Ranchi zoo.
- When
- Thursday, approximately 12:30 AM.
- Where
- Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park (Birsa Zoo), Ranchi.
- Why
- The reason for the fall is being investigated.
- Animal's Name
- Mishty
- Age
- 6 years old
- Arrival Date
- August 7
- Death Date
- Thursday
- Cause of Death
- Head hit the enclosure wall after falling
- Origin Zoo
- Alipore Zoological Garden, Kolkata
- Zoo Location
- Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park (Birsa Zoo), Ranchi