Lioness Rakshitha in Mysuru Zoo undergoes surgery

Mysuru: Rakshitha, a 15–year-old Lioness was operated for severe uterine infection at Mysuru Zoo recently. The Zoo Veterinary team identified the problem immediately and conducted the operation.

In a press release, Zoo Executive Director Ajith Kulkarni stated that the animal is recuperating and is under post-operative care with close veterinary care..

The surgery was conducted on Mar.16 and her ovary was removed. The Zoo currently has two pairs of lions.   

This post was published on March 19, 2019 6:31 pm