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Tiger cub Nicholas has died, say Indianapolis Zoo officials

Zoo officials said Nicholas and his brother, Roman, had a liver defect that was likely present a birth or acquired soon after.
Credit: Indianapolis Zoo

INDIANAPOLIS — Officials at the Indianapolis Zoo announced Friday the death of a tiger cub.

In a social media post, the zoo said "Nicolas" was euthanized to end his suffering.

Nicholas and his brother, Roman, had a liver defect that was likely present a birth or acquired soon after, according to a post on Facebook. Roman died earlier this year.

A third cub, Helina, is undergoing treatment for the same condition and is being closely monitored by veterinary staff.

We have some difficult news. Tiger cub Nicolas has died. Nicolas, like his brother Roman, had a liver defect that was...

Posted by Indianapolis Zoo on Friday, December 23, 2022

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