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Posts for May 2009
Levi
Thursday, May 21, 2009 3:17pm
One of Monarto Zoo’s African Lions, Levi, sadly passed away recently after a week of deteriorating health.
Levi underwent numerous tests and x-rays to try to determine the cause of his lack of appetite and dehydration but the results failed to indicate a direct cause for his ill health. Unable to raise himself one morning, our vets decided urgent action was needed and exploratory surgery was performed. Levi survived the surgery, which uncovered an enlarged spleen that was removed, but despite staff efforts he did not survive the night.
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