White tiger dies in Nahargarh Biological Park after brief illness

A six-year-old white tiger Chinu died at the Nahargarh Biological Park probably due to stress on kidneys.

Jaipur: A white tiger named Chinu, died here at Nahargarh Biological Park after a brief illness, an official said on Sunday. The tiger, which was brought from Nandankanan Zoo in Odisha in March, had stopped eating food about six days ago"

A medical board was treating him for the past few days after the tiger showed symptoms of illness. Preliminary investigation has suggested stress on kidneys," Deputy Conservator of Forests Kapil Chandrawal said. Ruling out the possibility of leptospirosis--a bacterial disease, he said that all felines have been given prophylaxis treatment to prevent illness.

A post-mortem examination will be conducted to know the cause of death. The last rites of the big cat will also be performed, Chandrawal added. (PTI)