Eindhoven Zoo mourns death of tiger Laila

Siberian tiger Laila passed away Monday, Jan. 29. Together with her brother Laslo, the 18-year-old tiger had been a familiar face in Eindhoven Zoo for more than 16 years since her arrival in 2007.

Animal caretakers recently noticed that the 18-year-old tiger was walking worse and worse. The veterinarian examined her and determined, based on an ultrasound, that she had severe osteoarthritis and was in a lot of pain as a result. Animal welfare is top priority for the animals in Eindhoven Zoo and therefore, in consultation with the animal caretakers, it was decided to put her to sleep.

Tiger Laslo already passed away last October. Laila was supposed to spend her last days in Beekse Bergen, but unfortunately it did not come that far.

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