Tiger dies of ‘old-age ailments’ at Nainital zoo

Old-age ailments and poor diet are the reasons that led to the death of this endangered specie, said Manoj Shah, zoo ranger, while talking to The Pioneer. 

The tiger  had not been taking normal diet leading to deterioration of its health, Shah added.

The tiger was brought to the Nainital zoo campus on July 25. However, after examination of its health, it was found that there was no fat in its body.

This fact suggested that the tiger was not able to eat even in its natural habitat, he further said. More so, the eyesight of the tiger was also almost nil due to its old age. It was about 10-year-old sources said.

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