5-year-old northeastern cheetah Cleo at Edinburgh Zoo dies, cause under investigation.
Cleo, a five-year-old northeastern cheetah at Edinburgh Zoo, died on October 2, two months after arriving from Fota Wildlife Park. This was the zoo's first cheetah in 24 years. While liver failure is suspected, the exact cause is still under investigation following a post-mortem. The Royal Zoological Society expressed condolences, highlighting Cleo's positive impact on staff and visitors. Northeastern cheetahs face declining populations due to various environmental threats.
October 02, 2024
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