Houston Zoo's Lion Euthanized, Kidney Failure
Houston Zoo's Lion Euthanized, Kidney Failure
Bruno, whose deep-throated roar could be heard throughout the grounds of the Houston Zoo, and sometimes as far away as nearby Ben Taub Hospital, was euthanized by local zoo officials Tuesday.
Zoo officials said the African lion was in severe kidney failure with no other treatment options available.
Bruno had been at the Houston Zoo since 1989. Over the weekend, the animal showed signs of deteriorating health. He lacked an appetite and winced as in pain.
"Bruno was an icon," said Hollie Colahan, curator of primates and carnivores. "He's very popular with a lot of people."
Colahan said the zoo will likely get another male lion.
The zoo has two female lionesses — Lindi and Celesto.
Bruno, whose deep-throated roar could be heard throughout the grounds of the Houston Zoo, and sometimes as far away as nearby Ben Taub Hospital, was euthanized by local zoo officials Tuesday.
Zoo officials said the African lion was in severe kidney failure with no other treatment options available.
Bruno had been at the Houston Zoo since 1989. Over the weekend, the animal showed signs of deteriorating health. He lacked an appetite and winced as in pain.
"Bruno was an icon," said Hollie Colahan, curator of primates and carnivores. "He's very popular with a lot of people."
Colahan said the zoo will likely get another male lion.
The zoo has two female lionesses — Lindi and Celesto.
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