Sad news at the Houston Zoo: Masai Giraffe Calf “Yao” Loses Valiant Battle Against Bone Infection

(HOUSTON) April 19, 2013 … Following an aggressive course of treatment since mid-March, it is with a deep sense of loss and profound sadness that the Houston Zoo reports that Yao, a 7 week old Masai giraffe calf has lost a valiant battle against a life threatening bone infection.   Yao was sedated and Dr. Wyatt [...]