Pregnant Giraffe Refused to Eat or Sleep for Days. What Zookeepers Discovered on the CT Scan Brought Them to Tears

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Ka’tey had always been gentle and curious, especially with her favorite keepers. But this week, something changed.

She stopped eating, stopped responding, and kept pacing toward the edge of her enclosure like she was waiting for something—or someone.

By day 4, we knew we couldn’t wait any longer. When we saw the results from her scan, every single one of us dropped what we were doing and started crying...

Jonathan's Concern Grows Daily

Jonathan paced in front of Ka’tey’s enclosure, scratching his head and glancing over at her. She just stood there, distant and disengaged, a shadow of her usual self.

'Come on, girl, talk to me,' he muttered, more to himself than her. His heart ached, seeing her like this. How could someone so vibrant just... dim?

He needed to figure this out fast. Whatever was wrong felt urgent.

Megan Joins To Investigate

Megan came over, eyes fixed on Ka’tey. 'Any change?' she asked, falling into step with Jonathan. He shook his head. 'Nope, nothing.

She's still not herself,' he replied. They stood in silence for a moment, both troubled by the giraffe's change in demeanor.

'What could’ve happened?' Megan pondered out loud. 'She seemed fine just a week ago.' Jonathan sighed, 'That’s what we need to find out.'

Signs Around Ka’tey's Enclosure

Their eyes wandered over the familiar sight of hay scattered everywhere, untouched and slowly wilting.

The sight, once a marker of Ka’tey’s healthy appetite, now felt ominous. 'She’s refusing to eat any of it,' Megan noted, concern etched in her voice.

Jonathan nodded, biting his lip. 'And look at the mess she's made. It's like she doesn't know where to settle.

' Both felt the urgency of the situation escalating.

Dr. Hall's Professional Proposal

Dr. Hall appeared beside them, casting a long shadow under the sun. 'I think we need to run a CT scan,' he said, taking a deep breath.

Jonathan and Megan exchanged a quick glance, their minds in sync. 'Do you think that’s necessary?' Jonathan asked, though deep down, he knew what the answer would be.

Dr. Hall nodded firmly. 'We need to rule out any physical issues,' he assured them.