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Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by Davef68, 31 May 2011.

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  1. Davef68

    Davef68 Well-Known Member

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    Hi Zoochat!

    Does anyone know what happened to Tina, the female Jaguar at Edinburgh zoo? The last few visits I haven't been to the big cat walkway, and was surprised to see in this years annual report that she had died.

    There was nothing on the (No longer updated) blog that I could find, other than that she was on a diet.

    Does anyone know what happened?

    Dave
     
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    Simon McGlary Well-Known Member

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    Following a rapid deterioration in her health, which at first was thought to be due contaminated meat, it was decided to put her to sleep. Following a post mortem it was found that she had a number of cancerous tumours in her brain.
     
  3. Davef68

    Davef68 Well-Known Member

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    Thanks - the Jaguars are my seven year old's favourites - he will be devastated.