This isn’t the way I’d like to start off the morning. Those that know me, know my love for animals. Today, the Houston Zoo confirmed the passing of 18 year-old, Jonathan the lion.
In a email sent from the Houston Zoo it stated:
“I am deeply saddened to let you know that Jonathan, the Houston Zoo’s 18-year-old male African lion, passed away early this morning after veterinarians discovered he had a serious blood clotting issue and low white blood cell count – findings that are not uncommon in geriatric patients, who often develop more complex medical conditions. Late last week, keepers discovered he was starting to feel unwell, and yesterday zoo veterinarians gave the aging lion a complete examination. Jonathan spent the night in the zoo’s animal hospital but, despite the veterinary team’s best treatment efforts, he died overnight.”
Even though I know that this is the circle of life and these things happen, it still is sad to lose such a majestic creature.
~ Erin Austin
