There are currently issue at The Virginia Zoo regarding a couple of tigers. It needs to be investigated to the quality of water and food they have recieved.

I realize they aren't younsters, but, these tigers are precious and the thrill they have given children over their long many years deserves some loyalty and concern.

Family, if you will.

This cancer with the two tigers could be genetic as well.  We want to know what happened to these magnificent tigers.  We want to know that the rest of the zoo animals are going to be safe as well.

Shere Khan, a Siberian tiger at the Virginia Zoo, was euthanized Thursday after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.  (click title to entry - thank you)

Zookeepers found a mass on the 18-year-old tiger’s left side April 14. It was an aggressive abdominal skin tumor, a zoo news release said. Because of the tiger’s advanced age and condition, she was not likely to survive surgery.

Shere’s sister, Shaka Khan, was also diagnosed with cancer on her left elbow in April. Treatment would involve amputating the leg, but the surgery is also not recommended. She is expected to live another 10 to 12 months.

Tigers in captivity typically live to be 15 to 20 years old....