Exotic Incident #2917
Incident Date:
04/12/2017
Location:
Omaha, NE - USA
Facility Name:
Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Malayan tiger
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Mai, a 20-year-old female Malayan tiger with only three legs, was euthanized by the zoo’s veterinarians after a recent decline in health, including signs of dementia. The tiger was suffering from renal disease.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.omaha.com/living/henry-doorly-zoo-s-three-legged-tiger-dies/article_dd4d097a-1fd5-11e7-9a1a-03ea361ff18b.html