Overview

• Lief, a rare sitatunga antelope, died after ingesting a plastic cap from a squeezable food pouch left by a visitor.
• Despite bag checks, some visitors manage to sneak in prohibited items, posing risks to zoo animals.
• The zoo emphasized that such packaging looks like food to animals, leading to tragic accidents.
• Brights Zoo urged visitors to adhere to safety rules to prevent further incidents.
• The antelope's death underscores the importance of strict enforcement of zoo regulations.