The African lion named Kamau, who was living at the Sacramento Zoo, was humanely euthanized following a recent decline in health and a removal from his exhibit.
A pair of lions in Kenya's Olare Conservancy were clearly timid to get into a waterway. A senior guide for the Kicheche Bush Camp said, "It was clear they wanted to cross but were very reluctant to do so." Watch as these two male finally venture in.Kamau the lion has"called the zoo home" for nearly 14 years, the Sacramento Zoo in Sacramento, California, announced in a recent news release.
Kamau's health had been declining over several weeks, according to the zoo's Facebook page, where an update was posted after Kamau was"Kamau had developed worsening gastrointestinal problems with decreased interest in food," the zoo shared in its release. After numerous medical treatments that were unable to relieve Kamau's condition, the zoo's animal care team decided to"proceedThe lifespan of an African lion the wild is 10 years and when the animal is in human care, the lifespan is up to 25 years, according to a report posted online by the Sacramento Zoological Society.
At the age of 17, Kamau was considered to be elderly, and Sacramento Zoo officials credit his longevity to the care he received from medical professionals at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Yolo County, California.
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