Old lioness euthanized at St. Paul zoo

Published 9:37 am Wednesday, February 25, 2015

ST. PAUL — The Como Zoo in St. Paul has lost a 22-year-old female lion. 

Wynona was euthanized Tuesday because of health complications related to her age. Most female lions live to about 15 years. Wynona has believed to be one of the oldest female lions in North America.

Wynona has two offspring, Mufasa and Savannah.

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