zoo animals
141-Year-Old Galapagos Tortoise "Gramma" Dies at San Diego Zoo: A Century-Long Legacy of Conservation
Nov 25, 2025 05:50 pm CST
The San Diego Zoo mourns the loss of Gramma, a 141-year-old Galapagos tortoise who lived through two World Wars and 20 US presidencies. Known as the "Queen of the Zoo," Gramma's remarkable life highlights the conservation challenges facing these endangered reptiles, while recent breeding successes offer hope for the species' survival.
19-Year-Old White Tiger 'Sameer' Dies at Tirupati Zoo After Long Battle with Age-Related Illness
Oct 20, 2025 02:44 am CST
A beloved 19-year-old white tiger named Sameer has died at Sri Venkateshwara Zoological Park in Tirupati after battling age-related health complications. Transferred from Hyderabad in 2011, Sameer had been under intensive veterinary care for three months before succumbing to Hydro Nephrosis. Zoo officials and visitors mourn the loss of this majestic animal who captivated the public for over a decade.