Second white tiger to have died in the last fortnight is a 14-year-old male

A male white tiger named Badri breathed its last in the Nehru Zoological Park in the city on Friday, after suffering for a month from multiple tumours.

Immediate cause of death of the 14-year-old feline was assessed to be a tumour in the neck, which weighed approximately five kg. The tumours in its body were discovered during the post-mortem, a statement by the zoo said.

The tiger was under treatment for inflammation in the neck and ear region, and three days ago, treatment was provided by draining the area of bad blood. While complete recovery was not observed post treatment, the inflammation further moved to newer areas.

On Friday, the animal was taken into squeeze cage for proper treatment, and given medication. However, it breathed its last while the treatment was in progress, the statement said.

This is the second male white tiger to die in the zoo in the last fortnight. On August 5, a 21-year-old white tiger named Vinay died of senility-related problems.