Exotic Incident #2481
Incident Date:
04/10/2013
Location:
Calhan, CO - USA
Facility Name:
Serenity Springs Wildlife Center
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
According to a citation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, zookeepers failed to notice or seek veterinary care for a tiger (Maverick) with clear medical issues. Maverick had a severe limp on his right foreleg,
walked with a crah-like posture, and would stumble and fall onto his shoulder when walking. The USDA inspectors reported that he seemed to be in pain, as evidenced
by his growling and swatting at his cage mate when that animal approached.
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