An alligator at Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska, needed an emergency procedure late last week to remove dozens of coins from its stomach.
A total of 70 metal coins were found inside Thibodaux, a 36-year-old alligator, according to the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.
“A plastic pipe was placed to protect his mouth and safely pass the tools used to access the coins, such as a camera that helped us guide the retrieval of these objects,” veterinarian Christina Ploog said in a statement from the zoo.
Ploog believes the coins were likely thrown into the animal’s habitat by visitors.
“Guests should not throw coins into any bodies of water at the Zoo,” the facility said in a statement.
The renowned zoo has 10 American alligators, and Thibodaux is a rare leucistic gator, which have translucent white skin and deep blue eyes, according to the Audubon Nature Institute.
Despite their deadly reputation and a population numbering in the millions in the Southeast, attacks on people are quite rare.
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A total of 70 metal coins were found inside Thibodaux, a 36-year-old alligator, according to the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.
“A plastic pipe was placed to protect his mouth and safely pass the tools used to access the coins, such as a camera that helped us guide the retrieval of these objects,” veterinarian Christina Ploog said in a statement from the zoo.
Ploog believes the coins were likely thrown into the animal’s habitat by visitors.
“Guests should not throw coins into any bodies of water at the Zoo,” the facility said in a statement.
The renowned zoo has 10 American alligators, and Thibodaux is a rare leucistic gator, which have translucent white skin and deep blue eyes, according to the Audubon Nature Institute.
Despite their deadly reputation and a population numbering in the millions in the Southeast, attacks on people are quite rare.
The original article contains 234 words, the summary contains 142 words. Saved 39%. I’m a bot and I’m open source!