The Dresden Zoo is mourning the loss of its lioness, Layla. The zoo announced that it had decided, with a heavy heart, to euthanize the lioness, who was born in 2005. Despite her advanced age, Layla had generally been in good health in recent years, though she had also appeared restless and listless during several brief periods.
She was diagnosed with kidney disease three years ago
According to the zoo, Layla was diagnosed with early-stage kidney disease in 2023—at that time, she was largely asymptomatic. “Nevertheless, we always expected that her incurable disease would lead to symptoms sooner or later. In recent months, Layla had been experiencing a steady loss of body mass and more frequent episodes of poor appetite and reduced well-being.”
