US EditionFan-favourite lion put down at Toronto Zoo after months of veterinary care
Fintan was euthanized after his health declined despite months of veterinary care for gastrointestinal issues, with a post-mortem exam planned to understand disease processes.
- Fintan, a 13-year-old male white lion, was euthanized at the Toronto Zoo on Friday after receiving months of care for gastrointestinal issues.
- The zoo will conduct a post-mortem exam to investigate Fintan's condition and learn how to better care for other animals.
- Fintan was described as vocal, affectionate, and having a larger-than-life personality, touching many hearts as an ambassador for lions.
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Fan-Favourite Lion Put Down at Toronto Zoo After Months of Veterinary Care
The Toronto Zoo says it has euthanized one of its lions after the animal spent several months undergoing veterinary care for a gastrointestinal symptoms. In a Friday social media post the zoo says Fintan, a 13-year-old “majestic male white lion” was put down on Friday after receiving months of advanced care for nausea, vomiting and decreased appetite. The post says it was clear on Friday morning the lion’s condition had “taken a significant turn…
Winnipeg Free Press
Fan-favourite lion put down at Toronto Zoo after months of veterinary care
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
TORONTO — The Toronto Zoo announced the euthanasia of one of its lions after several months of veterinary care for gastrointestinal symptoms. In a social media publication on Friday, the zoo reported that Fintan, a 13-year-old "majest white lion", was euthanized after receiving intensive care for months for nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. The publication states that on Friday morning, the lion's condition was "significantly aggravated." T…
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