Thiruvananthapuram Zoo's Lone Rhino Dies at 39
Jadu, a zoo staple for three decades, passed away from age-related ailments.
By Spark News Desk · · India
Jadu, the lone one-horned rhinoceros at the Thiruvananthapuram zoo in Kerala, died on October 31. The 39-year-old rhino had been receiving treatment for old-age related ailments.
Jadu was transferred to the zoo from Guwahati in 1993. He lived alone after a female rhino was killed in 2004 and his companion later died of illness.
A post-mortem examination will be conducted by the zoo's veterinary surgeon and a pathologist from the State Institute for Animal Diseases.
Why it matters
Jadu's death ends a three-decade presence at the zoo. The post-mortem may provide insights into his health and inform future care.
Sources
- Jadu, lone rhino at Thiruvananthapuram zoo, dead — The Hindu
- After dropping plan for highway, Bihar pushes for tourism project in Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary — The Indian Express
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