Top Predators Face Different Challenges At ZooMiami
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A 19-year old jaguar named Nieve underwent surgery to remove what was believed to be a cancerous tumor on her abdomen that was the size of a grapefruit. (Courtesy: ZooMiami)
19-year old jaguar Nieve
Zoo officials said Nieve has made a remarkable recovery since the three hour procedure and is slated to be returned to her exhibit at Amazon and Beyond within the next several days. (Courtesy: ZooMiami)
19-year old jaguar Nieve
Zoo officials said Nieve has made a remarkable recovery since the three hour procedure and is slated to be returned to her exhibit at Amazon and Beyond within the next several days. (Courtesy: ZooMiami)
19-year old jaguar Nieve
The surgical team was able to successfully remove the tumor and also spayed the cat. (Courtesy: ZooMiami)
Khaos The Komodo Dragon
Zoo officials said the Komodo dragon is the largest, most powerful lizard in the world and normally could not be handled for these types of therapies but this particular dragon was hand raised from the time he hatched out of an egg here at the zoo. (Courtesy: ZooMiami)
Khaos The Komodo Dragon
Khaos, the 17-year old Komodo dragon, has been suffering from very limited mobility in his hind quarters that sometimes resembles paralysis. (Courtesy: ZooMiami)
Khaos The Komodo Dragon
Khaos, the 17-year old Komodo dragon, has been suffering from very limited mobility in his hind quarters that sometimes resembles paralysis. (Courtesy: ZooMiami)
Khaos The Komodo Dragon
Khaos, the 17-year old Komodo dragon, has been suffering from very limited mobility in his hind quarters that sometimes resembles paralysis. (Courtesy: ZooMiami)
Khaos The Komodo Dragon
Zoo officials said a veterinary team is working with staff to develop a program that combines traditional medicine, deep tissue massage,a range of motion exercise and hydrotherapy in hopes of restoring some of his mobility. (Courtesy: ZooMiami)