MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) — Zoo Miami launched a set of images giving a behind the scenes have a look at a wellness examination for considered one of its cheetahs.
Koda, a 13-year-old male cheetah, has been at Zoo Miami for over a decade and was a particular ambassador, making common appearances on the zoo’s amphitheater applications.
As a part of his examination, Koda underwent an ultrasound, endoscopy and dental cleansing in addition to getting some blood and urine samples collected.
The zoo was comfortable to report that Koda is in good well being for a cheetah his age.
Within the wild, cheetahs do not normally reside longer than 10 years, however in captivity they will attain as much as 15 years outdated.
Koda has retired from making common appearances on the zoo and now spends his days enjoyable in an off-exhibit habitat, which makes this inside look into his care all of the extra thrilling.
