Yuvaraja, a 25-year-old male giraffe and a major attraction at the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens in Mysuru, died on January 28 due to age-related complications. Zoo executive director Anusha said Yuvaraja passed away around 10:30 a.m. He was the longest-living giraffe at the Mysuru zoo. Born on December 7, 2001, Yuvaraja was the offspring of giraffes Henry and Honey, who arrived in Mysuru from Germany in 1987. After his birth, Yuvaraja was hand-reared by animal keepers and grew up under their care. Henry and Honey also had other calves named Krishnaraja, Chamaraja, and Narasimharaja. Yuvaraja was the last calf born to the pair. For over 20 years, he was a star attraction for visitors. His death has left zoo staff and wildlife lovers deeply saddened. The Mysuru zoo expressed its sorrow over losing Yuvaraja. This century-old zoo is one of India's leading parks for successfully breeding giraffes in captivity.