Exotic Incident #2745
Incident Date:
09/13/2016
Location:
Springfield, MO - USA
Facility Name:
Dickerson Park Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Injury to animal (IN)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Malayan tiger
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
Veterinarians amputated the left front leg of Petra, a 16-year-old Malayan tiger, after she was injured by a male tiger through a fence.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.ky3.com/content/news/petra-tiger-leg-amputated-393781111.html