Tag: African Lions
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All 11 African lions at Denver Zoo test positive for COVID-19
All 11 of the African lions living at the Denver Zoo have tested positive for COVID-19, the zoo announced Monday. The lions were tested for the virus after they began exhibiting symptoms, including coughing, sneezing, lethargy and nasal discharge, the zoo said. The tests were confirmed by the Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and…
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo mourns death of African lioness
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A 13-year-old African lioness of a Cheyenne Mountain Zoo pride was euthanized Monday because of declining health that ultimately led to mobility issues, zoo officials said in a news release. Zwena’s “energetic personality and intense focus” made her an “amazing ambassador” for the African lions…