The 18-year-old giraffe didn't belong to the zoo and had no known health problems.
Tweet collapsed in its enclosure while feeding and in the care of his trainer. Results of a necropsy are pending.
The animal welfare group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, alleges Tweet was mistreated and has asked for an investigation. American Humane denies mistreatment.
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