Taipei Zoo

The Taipei Zoo's hornbill, "Bai Mu" (female), began showing signs of weight loss and poor appetite on December 26, 2024. After a veterinary examination, it was found that her white blood cell count was elevated, she had anemia, and her liver enzyme levels were abnormal. An ultrasound also revealed inflammation in her liver and gastrointestinal tract. Although her appetite and spirit slightly improved during treatment, her condition continued to worsen, and she tragically passed away on January 4, 2025, due to severe abdominal inflammation, gastrointestinal adhesions, and liver disease. 

"Bai Mu," along with the male hornbill "Hong Mu," arrived at the zoo in 2001 from Thailand's Green Mountain Zoo. The two had a good relationship and often engaged in mutual feeding. Although "Bai Mu" laid eggs several times, none were successfully hatched. As hornbills are social or pair-living animals, the zoo will continue to monitor the health of "Hong Mu", with special attention, ensuring continued care from the zookeepers and veterinarians.