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Tigress Dashami dies at Shivamogga zoo following age-related illness
A tigress named Dashami has died at Shivamogga zoo in Karnataka after suffering from geriatric complications. The big cat succumbed to paraplegia, a condition that developed suddenly in her final days.
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Dashami, a resident of Shivamogga zoo, passed away following age-related health complications that affected her mobility and quality of life. Zoo officials attributed her death to paraplegia, a sudden onset paralytic condition common in aging tigers. The loss marks another incident in the ongoing challenges faced by Indian zoos in managing the health of aging animals in captivity. Shivamogga zoo, located in Karnataka, houses several wild animals as part of conservation and public education efforts. The death underscores the importance of specialized veterinary care and geriatric management protocols for big cats in zoological facilities across the region.