Last of Iran’s endangered Asiatic cheetah cubs in captivity dies
by Agence France-Presse in Tehran from Environment | The Guardian on (#699VH)
Authorities announce death of cub named Pirouz from kidney failure at veterinary hospital in Tehran
The last survivor of three critically endangered Asiatic cheetah cubs born in captivity in Iran has died in hospital from kidney failure.
Pirouz, who was admitted to the Central veterinary hospital due to kidney failure last Thursday, died after undergoing dialysis, the official IRNA news agency said.
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