Face of the Day

> Wellington Zoo’s 18-year-old Sumatran tiger has died. > > Bashii arrived at the zoo from Australia Zoo in 2014. > > He had suffered with kidney disease, a common ailment for elderly big cats, which in captivity had a typical lifespan of 16 to 20 years. > > “Over the past few days, his condition began to deteriorate quickly, and after a full health examination, it became clear that euthanising him was necessary due to his quality of life being compromised.” > > Stuff Read More