Exotic Incident #2865
Incident Date:
03/08/2016
Location:
Washington, DC - USA
Facility Name:
National Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Cheetah
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Granger, a 10-year-old male cheetah, was euthanized due to a declining quality of life. He suffered from renal and pancreatic disease.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://newsdesk.si.edu/releases/elderly-male-cheetah-dies-smithsonian-s-national-zoo