Investigation underway into death of the Nile crocodile
The police has launched investigation into of the death of the Nile crocodile that died several days ago in Yerevan Zoo, the police told Panorama.am.
The examination is not over yet. The necropsy of the animal was performed two days ago, the zoo informed.
It was reported Monday that the Nile crocodile of the zoo was found dead.
“The reason of the animal’s death will be revealed after necropsy and appropriate laboratory tests," the zoo said.
The 3- meter crocodile was about 25 years old. An expert who had previously taken care of it told Panorama.am that the animal died as a result of an illiterate approach.
Earlier other animals died in the zoo, in particular the zebra: examination had found arsenic in the body of the animal.