Another animal died in Yerevan Zoo: management calls on law  enforcement agencies to address issue

ArmInfo. In the Yerevan Zoo on the morning of December 12, the carcass of a dead Caucasian bezoar goat was found. "Undesirable events and incidents have persistently  not left us lately," a statement released by the press service of the  Yerevan Zoo said on December 12.

"Against the background of cases related to the death of a zebra as a  result of poisoning, other animals in circumstances not clarified by  law enforcement officers, on the morning of December 12 an accident  occurred with one of the Caucasian bezoar goat who was found dead,"  reports the agency.

Even on December 10, the animal somehow turned out to be outside not  only its cage, but also the territory of the zoo. However, the  efforts of the garden staff, he was again returned to the place. "The  Caucasian bezoar goat has been living in this cage since it was born  in 2013. What caused the goat's escape, as well as its death, will  become clear after a detailed study," a report from the Yerevan Zoo  said.

However, as noted, the facts show that the events that have recently  unfolded around the zoo continue, and "it is impossible not to notice  the sequence and elements of the struggle to achieve the desired  results." "We are confident that until law enforcement agencies take  full consideration of these events and the perpetrators are not  punished, this situation, unfortunately, will be long-lasting: By the  way, this case again showed the urgency of fencing the entire garden,  which was often said zoo management. And now there are 12 Caucasian  bezoar goats in the zoo, 3 of which were born in the garden this  year", the statement reads.

To note, lately serious passions are raging around the Yerevan Zoo.  The bears unexpectedly attacked the female and bit the animal to  death. Later information appeared about zebra poisoning. Despite all  efforts, it was not possible to save the animal. Then a group of  former and current employees of the zoo gathered for a protest rally  demanding the resignation of director Ruben Khachatryan. According to  them, the director of animals does not like animals, and the zoo for  him is just a business. Khachatryan, on the other hand, called the  accusations slander, and called on the city administration to begin  inspections at the zoo. According to him, he is ready to resign if  the checks reveal violations.