Last Sunday Marius, a 2-year-old giraffe, was slaughtered at the Copenhagen Zoo.
Hollywood Mourns the Death of Marius the Giraffe|Amy Zimmerman|February 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Over the span of his tragically short life, we doubt young Marius ever imagined a sobbing Kirstie Alley tweeting on his behalf.
Hollywood Mourns the Death of Marius the Giraffe|Amy Zimmerman|February 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He posted two tweets about Marius, raging against the zoo's breeding practices and paying tribute to the young giraffe.
Hollywood Mourns the Death of Marius the Giraffe|Amy Zimmerman|February 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Unfortunately, Marius' death sparked a lesser tragedy: Axl Rose's Twitter reaction.
Hollywood Mourns the Death of Marius the Giraffe|Amy Zimmerman|February 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ian Somerhalder wasn't the only genetically gifted celeb to speak out on Marius' behalf.
Hollywood Mourns the Death of Marius the Giraffe|Amy Zimmerman|February 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was on the point of swooning; he saw Marius through a dazzling light.
Les Misrables|Victor Hugo
With his father's words, in which he had read the hint, clear in his mind, Marius stood looking long at the sleeping girl.
Nicanor - Teller of Tales|C. Bryson Taylor
In this spirit he proceeded to stamp out what had been the party of Marius.
Ancient Rome|Mary Agnes Hamilton
Marius saluted Jean Valjean, happiness escorted despair to the door, and these two men parted.
Les Misrables|Victor Hugo
Marius sent his officers among the troops with orders to stand still and await the onslaught.
A Spring Walk in Provence|Archibald Marshall
British Dictionary definitions for Marius
Marius
/ (ˈmɛərɪəs, ˈmærɪəs) /
noun
Gaius (ˈɡaɪəs). ?155–86 bc, Roman general and consul. He defeated Jugurtha, the Cimbri, and the Teutons (107–101), but his rivalry with Sulla caused civil war (88). He was exiled but returned (87) and took Rome