ZooMontana wolf diagnosed with rare condition and will undergo surgery
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The Zoo stated that surgery is expected to cost about $10,000, with another $10,000 in expected habitat changes to make the Simpsonâs life more comfortable.
and last updated 2021-02-11 15:40:45-05
BILLINGS â (ZooMontana News Release)
During the late summer of 2020, ZooMontana took in a young, abandoned, 7-week-old Grey Wolf pup. The wolf was found, fed, and briefly housed by families in Condon MT, and then turned over to Montanaâs Fish, Wildlife and Parks in Kalispell.
After unsuccessful attempts to relocate the pupâs pack, the wolf was transferred to ZooMontana, and named Simpson. During his first few months at the Zoo, officials say he was doing great, with a few oddities attributed to puppyhood. However, as he grew older, his clumsiness and poor eyesight led caregivers to believe something more was going on. After an altercation with one of the Zooâs adult wolves, his
ZooMontana s wolf Simpson diagnosed with rare condition, to be sent out of state for surgery
ZooMontana planning surgery for rescued wolf
By: Q2 News
and last updated 2021-02-11 19:53:21-05
(ZooMontana Press Release)
BILLINGS - During the late summer of 2020, ZooMontana took in a young, abandoned, 7-week-old Grey Wolf pup. The wolf was found, fed, and briefly housed by families in Condon MT, and then turned over to Montanaâs Fish, Wildlife and Parks in Kalispell.
After unsuccessful attempts to relocate the pupâs pack, the wolf was transferred to ZooMontana, and aptly named Simpson. During his first few months at the Zoo, officials say he was doing great, with a few oddities attributed to puppyhood. However, as he grew older, his clumsiness and poor eyesight led caregivers to believe something more was going on. After an altercation with one of the Zooâs adult wolves, his condition deteriorated significantly, ultimately leading the Zooâs vet
By Josh Babcock, College of Veterinary Medicine
Inside a 13- by 15-foot space in Dr. Nickol Finch’s backyard, 32 snakes slither.
The ball pythons Jerry, Cyndi, Huey and Lita, to name a few are named after ‘80s rockers.
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