Farewell Ringo, a female lion finishes her life at 18 years of age

Farewell Ringo, a female lion finishes her life at 18 years of age

Female lion Ringo who entertained visitors at the zoo for over 13 years


 

October 20, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

A female lion named Ringo, who was raised at the Okinawa Zoo & Museum, died at 10:40am on October 16.

She died of natural causes at the age of 18 and two months. In general, lions in captivity usually live for about 15 years.

The zoo said, “she lived her life fully.

” Ringo was sent from Kyushu Nature Animal Park African Safari in Oita prefecture in November 2004.

Since then, she has been included in various events at the zoo.

According to the zoo, Ringo had a strong personality and would dominate a male lion when they were put together.

At the same time she also showed her sensitive character as she developed a stomach issue called acute gastroenteritis when the male lion died.

She has had an issue with her left front leg from last year, and the zoo had been treating the inflammation.

The zoo reflected that “she was loved by many people. Thank you for your warm encouragement.”

 

(English translation by T&CT and Sayaka Sakuma)

 

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