On July 8, Saigon Zoo informed that the Bengal white tiger with the familiar name Ngo Khong passed away on July 7 after a period of struggling with the disease, exactly one day before his 10th birthday.
Ngo Khong was born on July 8, 2015, one of three tigers of the Bengal tiger parents in the Zoo. Of the three brothers, one individual died at a young age due to congenital digestive problems, leaving only Ngo Khong and Bo Shat. Because his mother did not have enough milk to raise both children at the same time, Bo Shat was separated for private care, while Ngo Khong stayed with his mother.
That is what made a clear difference in Ngo Khong's personality. If the Dairy cow is often friendly with visitors, Ngo Khong is not only really close to the main owner - the person that the Zoo and Botanical Gardens team still knows as the "three owners".
Ngo Khong is active and occupational, often scratching nails on tree trunks in the cage as a form of natural exercise. Specifically designed physical challenges not only help the male develop physically but also maintain the wild instinct of a real tiger. During the 10 years living here, he only needed to take care of his toothpick from a veterinarian once.
More than 2 weeks ago, Ngo Khong began to show signs of appetite and a weak digestive system. The team of veterinarians at Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens coordinated with experts invited to the consultation, making every effort to treat Ngo Khong.
In recent days, he has shown signs of recovery, is alert, strolling around the barn and eating all the portions provided every day, making everyone hope for a positive change.
However, by dawn on July 7, Ngo Khong's condition suddenly turned bad. He lies still, trying to maintain his last breath to meet his " adoptive father" for the last time. Ngo Khong's main caregiver arrived earlier than usual, as if having a feeling. When he heard the familiar call, Ngo Khong calmed down and gently left, concluding his 10-year journey with the Zoo.
"Ngo Khong was not weak in the final moments. I still maintain the status of a tiger, trying not to let people worry more, the representative of the Zoo and Botanical Gardens emotionally shared.
