Beloved hawk at Zoo Atlanta dead after apparent fight with wild animal

A beloved hawk from Zoo Atlanta has died after apparently getting into an altercation with a wild animal. The hawk, named Tahoe, had been a part of the zoo's wildlife theater for more than 20 years.

The zoo is still actively investigating the cause of death, but they believe Tahoe, who lived in a secure outdoor meadow, got into a fight with an animal that was not a part of the zoo. 

"Our Animal Care and Veterinary Teams are vigilant about protecting the safety of all members of our animal population and the facilities in which they are housed, all while appreciating the fact that, given our fortunate park setting, we share our grounds with native wildlife," the zoo said in a statement on Facebook.