8 February
2019
An
endangered Sumatran tiger has been killed by another tiger at London Zoo.
Male tiger
Asim was brought to the zoo from a Danish safari park 10 days ago in the hope
he would be the "perfect mate" for long-term resident Melati.
After
spending time apart in the tiger enclosure to get used to the new arrangement,
the two were then introduced to each other earlier.
But tensions
"quickly escalated", things became "more aggressive" and
Melati died in a fight, the zoo said.
A statement
issued by the zoo said Asim was immediately moved to a separate paddock but
despite the best efforts of the vets, 10-year-old Melati died.
It said:
"Our focus right now is on caring for Asim, as we get through this
difficult event."
Staff are
"heartbroken by this turn of events", the zoo said.
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