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Tribute to Izu, the Lion
At San Diego Safari
Recently, I learned that Izu, an 18-year-old male African lion at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, passed away. In fact, he died about four years ago, in May 2022.
When we lived in San Diego, we often visited the Safari Park. I had seen him many times during the period 2012–2017.
He would be resting on the rock, munching on a bone, or growling.
I learned that he had been experiencing age-related health issues, so the wildlife care team compassionately euthanized him.
Izu had been an integral part of the Safari Park family since 2004. Izu was the father of four cubs named Ernest, Evelyn, Marion, and Miss Ellen. Oshana was the mother of the cubs. Izu had fathered 18 cubs!
Let me share some of his photos from my lens.
I hope you liked learning about Izu.
Every animals deesrves dignity.
Izu was ambassador of his species.
So, I am glad to write a tribute for him.
