(WXYZ) — The Detroit Zoo said that Nguvu, a young male giraffe who joined the herd this spring, died after being seriously injured on Saturday during an interaction with the herd. According to zoo officials, Nguvu "was seriously injured during an interaction between members of the herd in the giraffes' outdoor habitat." Our team continues to closely monitor and care for the rest of the herd," the post on social media reads. Nguvu joined the Detroit Zoo in May 2026 from the Hogle Zoo, based on recommendations by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Giraffe Species Survival Plan. In February, Okidi, a giraffe calf that was born at the zoo in November 2025, was humanely euthanized following significant injuries after running into a habitat viewing panel in her indoor habitat.