Tecalli, a 27-year-old Grevy's zebra, died Oct. 29 at Peoria Zoo as a result of natural causes and complications from a recent medical procedure.

The zebra transferred to the Peoria Zoo from the St. Louis Zoo in 2015. Reagan Slonecker, one of her primary zookeepers, said Tecalli was cautious and caring with a soft spot for carrots.

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Grevy's zebras typically live 25-30 years in managed care. The zebra, who came to Peoria in 2015 from the St. Louis zoo, embodied a gentle and intelligent nature that quickly drew staff and guests ...

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