Hogle Zoo is mourning the death of Kiaria, an 8-year-old Chinese red panda that died last week from gastrointestinal issues.
The zoo said Kiaria died Thursday after a “rapid and severe decline in her health.” Veterinarians provided immediate care before she was transported to MedVet Salt Lake City for critical care.
“After a thorough assessment, it became clear that she would not recover,” the zoo posted to social media. “With consideration for her critical state and wellbeing, we made the compassionate decision to humanely euthanize her.”
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