You hate hearing stories like this because it's a reminder that even at places like the Detroit Zoo, nature can be unpredictable. Heartbreaking Loss of a Baby Giraffe at the Detroit ZooThe zoo is mourning the loss of Nguvu, a young male giraffe who had only been in Detroit since May according to WXYZ. Get our free mobile appSometimes herd animals establish dominance or interact in ways that can unfortunately lead to serious injuries. The Second Young Giraffe Lost at The Detroit Zoo This YearChristopher Furlong/Getty Images Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesWhat's especially heartbreaking is that this is the second young giraffe the Detroit Zoo has lost this year. For now, though, their focus is on caring for the rest of the giraffe herd, supporting the animal care team that's grieving this loss, and remembering a young giraffe whose time in Detroit was far too short.