By IANS
Bhopal : A 20-year-old Royal Bengal tiger has died at the Van Vihar National Park here after a brief illness.
Chhotu, as he was called, died Tuesday because of old age related complications. He was well past the average life expectancy of 14-15 years for tigers and lions, park officials said.
At present, there are 16 big cats including four lions in the park. All of them have either crossed the average life expectancy or are nearing it.
"Chhotu, born here on March 22, 1987, was not eating properly for the past few days and was undergoing treatment. The doctors treating him said his teeth and limbs were worn out due to old age," said park director Jasbeer Singh Chauhan.
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