17-year-old lion euthanized and mourned by Saint Louis Zoo staff
The lion, named Ingozi, was euthanized due to advanced liver and spinal disease, the zoo said in a Facebook post. Male lions in zoos may live into their late teens or early 20s, while male lions in the wild rarely live past the age of 12, according to the ...
African lion known for ‘impressive roar and magnificent mane’ dies at Missouri zoo
An African lion’s “impressive roar and magnificent mane” was a staple of the St. Louis Zoo for years. Ingozi would bask in the Missouri sunshine on a raised platform as guests perused throughout the zoo.
Ingozi, 17-year-old African lion, dies at St. Louis Zoo
ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis announced that the African lion Ingozi died on Nov. 15. He was 17 and was euthanized after suffering from advanced liver and spinal disease. In a statement, the zoo said, "Ingozi was known for his impressive roar and magnificent mane."
Saint Louis Zoo euthanizes 17-year-old African lion
ST. LOUIS – The Saint Louis Zoo announced on Monday the passing of an elderly African male lion, ‘Ingozi.’ The zoo shared on Facebook, they “humanely euthanized” the lion on Friday due to advanced liver and spinal disease. Ingozi leaves behind his 19-year-old partner and female lioness “Cabara” at “Big Cat Country” and multiple litters of cubs.
St. Louis Zoo says 17-year-old African Lion was 'humanely euthanized'
The St. Louis Zoo announced Monday through a Facebook post that Ingozi, a 17-year-old African Lion who had been at the zoo since shortly after his first birthday, was ‘humanely euthanized’ on Friday.
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Zoo announces death of 17-year-old male lion, leaving behind longtime mate
At age 17, Ingozi lived a long life for a male lion. According to the Smithsonian National Zoo, males rarely live past age 12 ...
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Saint Louis Zoo Mourns the Loss of Ingozi, Beloved African Lion, Due to Advanced Diseases
The Saint Louis Zoo made the somber announcement that Ingozi, a 17-year-old male African lion who had been in their care ...