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Giraffe at Banham Zoo Uses Inhaler for Health Issues

9/16/2025

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Mahiri, a 16-year-old giraffe at Banham Zoo, uses an inhaler to manage her respiratory issues.
She has a chronic nasal condition causing mucus build-up, prompting the zoo to develop a nebulizer for her treatment.
After three years of training, Mahiri transitioned from oral steroids to an inhaler, now receiving 10 puffs daily.
The care team plans to collect mucus and blood samples for further diagnosis.
Giraffes are endangered, with approximately 140,000 left in the wild.

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Mahiri, a 16-year-old giraffe at Banham Zoo, uses an inhaler to manage her respiratory issues.
She has a chronic nasal condition causing mucus build-up, prompting the zoo to develop a nebulizer for her treatment.
After three years of training, Mahiri transitioned from oral steroids to an inhaler, now receiving 10 puffs daily.
The care team plans to collect mucus and blood samples for further diagnosis.
Giraffes are endangered, with approximately 140,000 left in the wild.