(MENAFN- Nam News Network) SINGAPORE: INUKA THE POLAR BEAR IN HIS FINAL MOMENTS
SINGAPORE: INUKA THE POLAR BEAR IN HIS FINAL MOMENTS. Dr Cheng Wen-Haur (centre), chief life sciences officer and deputy CEO of Wildlife Reserves Singapore, examining Inuka, Singapore's first born and bred polar bear at the Singapore Zoo before it was put down on April 25, 2018. The 27-year-old male polar bear was put down in the morning at Singapore Zoo due to his deteriorating health. For the past five years, Inuka had been suffering from age-related ailments, including arthritis, dental issues and occasional ear infections. A health check on Apr 3 showed that his health was declining. Inuka's ailing limbs could no longer support his weight. This caused him to drag his feet, leading to ulcers on his paw pads and a deep infection between his toes. He also had a wound on his lower abdomen, which was likely due to urinary incontinence and recurring urinary tract infections, WRS said. Photo courtesy wildlife Reserves Singapore
Last Updated: 2018-04-26
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