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The Akron Zoo euthanized one of its male African lions, Tamarr, due to chronic kidney disease.

At 20 years old, Tamarr was the second-oldest lion in captivity at an AZA-accredited zoo.

Tamarr arrived at the Akron Zoo in 2007 from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado.

The zoo will work with the African Lion Species Survival Plan to determine the next steps for his companion, Mandisa.

The Akron Zoo says one of its beloved lions has died.

Zoo spokesperson Elena Bell said Tamarr , a male and the leader of one of two lion prides at the zoo, suffered from chronic kidney disease − common for cat species as they age − had to be euthenized.

Bell said Tamarr's condition made a sharp decline in recent days.

The lion along with his bonded companion, Mandisa, were re

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