Zoo Atlanta Announces Death of Ivan, Western Lowland Gorilla
'Ivan is a symbol of the evolution of zoos and the movement to provide naturalistic, socially appropriate habitats for animals in zoological settings.'
by Patch Staff Ivan, a 50-year-old male western lowland gorilla, has died, Zoo Atlanta said Tuesday. The death followed a recent decline in the geriatric ape’s health and behavior, the Grant Park-based zoo said. The Animal Management and Veterinary Teams chose to perform a diagnostic assessment under general anesthesia on August 20, but Ivan never regained consciousness following the procedure. “The Veterinary Team had been observing Ivan carefully in recent weeks following weight loss, apparent lack of appetite, and a respiratory illness. When it became obvious that our efforts to modify his diet and his existing medication regimen were not resulting in significant improvement, it was necessary to perform a diagnostic procedure to …
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