Tuesday 10 March 2020

NEWSLINK: Howletts Wild Animal Park bids heartbreaking farewell to much-loved Bengal tiger Delhi

Howletts Wild Animal Park has announced its 'beloved' male Bengal tiger, Delhi, has passed away at the age of 21.

Keepers, near Littlebourne, described the big cat as a 'chilled out old boy' after making the heartbreaking decision to euthanise him on February 28.

While the typical lifespan of a wild tiger is around eight to ten years, this can increase to 15 and beyond with good diet, veterinary care and regular exercise in captivity.

Delhi had been showing signs of mobility issues and began losing weight, despite continued efforts from the dedicated keepers.

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