Beloved Amur tiger at Minnesota Zoo dies

Minnesota Zoo says goodbye to 'Dari,' a 13-year-old Amur tiger who birthed six cubs

Sundari, whose name was often shortened to "Dari," was humanely euthanized July 12 due to mesothelioma, an aggressive and incurable form of cancer.

Minnesota Zoo puts down 13-year Amur tiger after cancer diagnosis

Sundari “Dari” was euthanized July 12 and “passed peacefully under expert care,” the zoo said.

Minnesota Zoo mourns 13-year-old Amur Tiger who birthed six cubs

An endangered species due to poaching, Amur Tigers hovered near the brink of extinction around the 1930s.

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Minnesota Zoo says their 'beloved' 13-year old tiger Dari has died

Some sad news to pass along out of the Minnesota Zoo. Dari, zoo’s 13-year old female Amur tiger, was recently humanely euthanized due to mesothelioma, an aggressive and incurable form of cancer. Dari was raised at the zoo and gave birth to six cubs.

Minnesota Zoo mourns death of tiger Dari after cancer diagnosis

The Minnesota Zoo is mourning the death of its Amur tiger Sundari, who was euthanized last weekend after a cancer diagnosis.