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A 23-year-old giraffe named Milenna was humanely euthanized at the Brevard Zoo due to age-related mobility issues.

Milenna lived beyond the median 20.3-year lifespan for female giraffes in human care.

She was the matriarch of the zoo's herd and is survived by children and grandchildren at zoos across the country.

has been humanely euthanized due to ongoing age-related mobility issues.

The decision was recently made regarding Milenna’s care, according to a statement from the Brevard Zoo. Animal care officials had spent the last several years working hard to keep Milenna comfortable throughout her health issues, including giving her “shoes” for support.

She was 23. , the median lifespan for female giraffes is 20.3.

This week Milenna started showing more mobility is

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