Dudley Zoo announce sudden death of snow leopard
Dudley Zoological Park has announced the sudden death of their much-loved female snow leopard Nanga.
The seven year-old cat died due to complications during labour following the birth of a large, healthy male cub on Monday morning.
Nanga was taken ill yesterday despite urgent veterinary care, and nothing could be done to save her.
Zoo Director Derek Grove, said: "Nanga and the cub were being monitored by CCTV cameras and staff reacted immediately.
"All at DZ are understandably devastated at her death, but we're thankful that Nanga was alive long enough to provide the first important feeds for the cub, which has put it in great stead."
Following consultations with the international snow leopard studbook keeper, the cub, who has been named Milo by the section's staff, is being handreared by Senior Keeper Sarah Evans.
A postmortem will be carried out today.
