Exotic Incident #2026

Incident Date:
09/26/2013
Location:
Portland, OR - USA
Facility Name:
Oregon Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
African Lion
Animal disposition:

Summary:

One of the Oregon Zoo’s three lion cubs is being cared for at the veterinary hospital due to not being able to sustain a normal body temperature and the inability to nurse normally.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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