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Houston Zoo Mourns Death of Luni Tune, Its Last Ankole Cattle

The loss leaves the zoo without Ankole cattle.

Overview

  • Luni Tune, a 23-year-old Ankole bull, has died, the Houston Zoo announced on Facebook.
  • He lived at the zoo for 20 years after arriving in 2006 as part of a trio.
  • Keepers created a geriatric care plan that included joint supplements, a special diet, and close daily attention.
  • The zoo described him as shy with symmetrical horns who trained reliably and vocalized when he thought keepers were late.
  • Staff shared a keeper spotlight filmed last winter with Keeper Cynthia and publicly thanked the hoofstock team for his care.