‘Inspiring’ 16-year-old Amur tiger dies at Lansing’s Potter Park Zoo
Updated Apr 01, 2021;
Posted Apr 01, 2021
Sivaki was humanely euthanized at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing on Wednesday, March 31 following a decline in his health due to age-related spinal disease.Potter Park Zoo
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LANSING, MI – Potter Park Zoo is mourning the death of its 16-year-old Amur Tiger.
Sivaki was humanely euthanized at the Lansing zoo on Wednesday following a decline in his health due to age-related spinal disease.
“After animal care staff noticed he was reluctant to move, veterinary staff diagnosed the spinal disease as the cause of his discomfort,” said Dr. Ronan Eustace, Potter Park Zoo’s Director of Animal Health. “Treatment to address his spinal disease was initiated, but his condition worsened quickly and it was determined euthanasia was the humane decision.”