Zebra died after rhino unintentionally punctured stomach at zoo

Colchester Zoo said the rhino called Astrid had been sparring with her son Tayo when she tried to move the zebra called Ziggy out of the way
The incident happened on Friday at Colchester Zoo. Picture: Alamy/PA

The incident happened on Friday at Colchester Zoo. Picture: Alamy/PA

A male zebra died after a female rhino unintentionally punctured his stomach, a zoo in the UK has said.

Colchester Zoo said the rhino called Astrid had been sparring with her son Tayo when she tried to move the zebra called Ziggy out of the way.

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