Exotic Incident #2184
Incident Date:
03/23/2015
Location:
Brownsville, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Gladys Porter Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Lion
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A male lion at the Gladys Porter Zoo is mysteriously losing weight. The lions ribs are clearly visible, but zoo officials cannot find the cause of the ailment.
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