23-04-2025
Two-year-old Bengal Tiger dies at SV Zoo in Tirupati
Tirupati: A two-year-old
Royal Bengal tiger
named Anantha died at the
Sri Venkateswara zoological park
in Tirupati on Tuesday night, ending a prolonged medical battle that spanned more than three months.
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The tiger, which had shown signs of declining health since early January, could not recover despite sustained veterinary efforts. Anantha was brought to the Tirupati zoo from the Atmakur Project Tiger Division on March 10, 2023. Officials said that the animal began to show reduced appetite and lethargy earlier this year, prompting immediate medical intervention. Zoo authorities stated that an X-ray conducted on April 21 revealed extensive lung damage, pointing to a serious pulmonary infection.
Veterinarians launched a course of treatment that included multiple rounds of antibiotics and routine health assessments. As the condition persisted, the zoo brought in additional expertise, including retired Deputy Director of Hyderabad's Nehru Zoological Park, Dr. Naveen Kumar, to guide treatment efforts. The tiger's condition deteriorated rapidly, and it passed away on Tuesday night.
A postmortem was carried out by a team from Sri Venkateswara Veterinary university, confirming that respiratory complications were the primary cause of death.
The carcass was disposed of on Wednesday in accordance with Central Zoo Authority (CZA) norms, and in the presence of forest officials, veterinary experts, and zoo staff.
