Botzman, a male tiger, had been receiving specialist care for over a year.
A Siberian tiger has died at the Highland Wildlife Park aged 14 after a battle with an age-related illness.
Botzman, a male Amur tiger, was put to sleep on Monday, April 6. He had been receiving specialist veterinary care for the illness for over a year.
Botzman was the sire to seven cubs, including Nishka, who still lives at the park in Kingussie with her mother Dominika.
A statement from Highland Wildlife Park reads: “We are sad to share the news that Botzman, our beloved male Amur tiger, has been put to sleep at the age of 14 following an age-related illness.
“Our veterinary team and animal keepers had been providing him with specialist geriatric care for more than a year, ensuring he had the best quality of life possible.
“With his health deteriorating in recent days our vet team made the difficult decision to put Botzman to sleep.
“This gentle boy was a father to seven cubs including Nishka, who still lives here at the park with her mother Dominika. We know he will be hugely missed by everyone.”
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