Bhubaneswar, Jan 15: A Royal Bengal Tiger cub died at the Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday taking the big cat count to 27.
According to zoo officials, the white female cub was unwell since January 12. Initially, she became lethargic and withdrawn, refusing to come forward for food. Eventually, she began to keep her distance from her mother.
Thereafter, the zoo officials examined the cub, during which it was found that she had a high body temperature. She was immediately transferred to the zoo’s veterinary hospital for further treatment where the medical team conducted a series of thorough tests, including blood and fecal sample analyses.
Based on guidance from experts at the Centre for Wildlife Health (CWH), the cub received intensive treatment, including IV fluids, plasma expanders, antibiotics, antacids, and anticonvulsants, stated Zoo officials.
Despite these efforts, the cub continued to refuse food and showed no signs of improvement and unfortunately passed away this morning.
Notably, the cub was born on November 2, 2024, to white tigress Rupa, and melanistic tiger Krishna.
With the death of this cub, the tiger population at Nandankanan Zoo now consists of 14 males, 10 females, and three cubs, whose sex has yet to be determined.
