Santa Barbara Zoo’s Second Capybara Euthanized Months After Cancer Diagnosis

Santa Barbara Zoo Euthanizes Capybara Months After Rare Blood Cancer Diagnosis

Antonio’s death marks the second of the zoo’s capybaras to be humanely euthanized this year.

Santa Barbara Zoo Mourns Loss of Beloved Capybara Antonio

The Santa Barbara Zoo announced on Friday the passing of Antonio, a beloved four-year-old capybara who had been battling a rare form of blood cancer since early August. Antonio was […] The post Santa Barbara Zoo Mourns Loss of Beloved Capybara Antonio appeared first on edhat.

4-year-old capybara euthanized after battling cancer at the Santa Barbara Zoo

Antonio, the last capybara remaining at the Santa Barbara Zoo, was diagnosed with advanced multiple myeloma in early August

Santa Barbara Zoo’s Second Capybara Euthanized Months After Cancer Diagnosis

The last capybara at the Santa Barbara Zoo was euthanized Friday, about three months after being diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer.   The 4-year-old capybara, Antonio, who was described as “gentle” and “curious,” had been undergoing chemotherapeutic treatment for his blood cancer, advanced multiple myeloma, according to zoo officials.  Antonio’s condition showed “positive […]