Fishy Lion Death

Nero the lion was a beloved animal to many people who visited the South Lakes Safari Zoo but died unexpectedly from apparent barbiturate poisoning and the cause is yet to be established. Veterinarians are the only ones allowed to administer barbiturates so Neros Death is questionable. Especially with the recent allegations towards this particular zoo, saying that  “It emerged almost 500 animals had died under its care between December 2013 and September 2016, including a jaguar who chewed off its own paw and two snow leopard cubs which were found partially eaten in their enclosure.” The truth is now coming to light due to a BBC documentary called trouble at the zoo.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/rscpa-investigation-nero-lion-south-lakes-safari-zoo-cumbria-barbiturate-poisoning-bbc-trouble-at-a8193701.html