“Jupiter had been on long-term treatment for chronic underlying illnesses, which made him more susceptible to this virus,” the zoo posted Wednesday afternoon on Facebook.
Jupiter is the first animal at the Columbus Zoo to succumb to COVID-19, the zoo said.
Jupiter was born July 9, 2007, at the Moscow Zoo and arrived March 19, 2015, at the Columbus Zoo after spending time at the Zoo Dvur Kralove in the Czech Republic. He sired nine cubs, six of which were born at the Columbus Zoo.
The Amur tiger is one of the largest cats in the world found in the wild in the Russian Far East and northeast China.
In Other News
1
Frisch’s near Wright State is closed; another in region set to close...
2
Prime BBQ Smokehouse to open 2 locations in Dayton
3
MISSING: Dayton police seek help finding 76-year-old man with dementia
4
Need to get out of the cold? Here’s where you can warm up in Dayton
5
Greene County spending to rise $3M in 2025; county projects healthy...
About the Author
