Bone surgery for El Salvador's last male jaguar
Greco, El Salvador's last male jaguar
San Salvador - AFP
Vets in El Salvador's zoo carried out an operation Monday to clean up a bone infection in the country's last male jaguar, an 18-year-old named Greco.
The big cat was rescued by police six years ago from a circus. He was already suffering osteomyelitis -- infection and inflammation of the bone -- to his front right leg through neglect.
The head of the zoological park in San Salvador, Virna Ortiz, said the operation to clean the leg's marrow, followed by chemotherapy, could only slow the infection but not cure the animal.
The procedure takes place every six weeks, and is complicated by the fact that the jaguar cannot be medicated constantly because its previous neglect in the circus left it with renal deficiency.
The park's biologist, Raul Miranda, said Greco and his female companion Flacucha were star attractions for visitors.
Their species is threatened with extinction across Latin America, and no others are believed to exist in El Salvador.
- Monday ,03 December GMT 09:43 2018 Warmer seas could be behind New Zealand whale strandings, expert says
- Friday ,23 November GMT 16:01 2018 Indonesia may charge tourists 500 dollars to see rare Komodo dragons
- Thursday ,20 September GMT 04:33 2018 Sahelian plains of Chad welcome 40 Scimitar-horned Oryx calves
GMT 09:43 2018 Monday ,03 December
Warmer seas could be behind New Zealand whale strandings, expert saysGMT 11:17 2018 Monday ,26 November
Up to 145 pilot whales die in New Zealand mass strandingGMT 16:01 2018 Friday ,23 November
Indonesia may charge tourists 500 dollars to see rare Komodo dragonsGMT 11:53 2018 Tuesday ,30 October
60 percent of wildlife wiped out in 44 yearsGMT 18:12 2018 Monday ,29 October
Putin’s tiger finds another "girlfriend"GMT 17:22 2018 Saturday ,06 October
Over 120 giant tortoises stolen on Galapagos IslandsGMT 04:33 2018 Thursday ,20 September
Sahelian plains of Chad welcome 40 Scimitar-horned Oryx calvesGMT 08:38 2018 Tuesday ,23 January
Dimming the Sun to cool Earth could ravage wildlife
Economic conference on investment opportunities in Syria kicks off
Bucharest - SANA
With the participation of 120 representatives of Romanian companies, Chambers of Commerce and industry, An economic conference on “Reconstruction in Syria between the development of economic steadfastness and the opportunities ofRussia tests new telemetry system during manned Soyuz MS-11 spacecraft’s launch
Moscow - TASS
The Astra-06 apparatus developed by specialists of Russian Space Systems (RSS) was used for the first time as additional telemetric equipment aboard the manned Soyuz MS-11 spacecraft launched from the Baikonur CosmodromeLiverpool, Manchester City seek neighbours' help in title chase
London - DPA
Liverpool and Manchester City will be looking for a little help from their not-so-friendly neighbours this weekend. The Premier League front-runners face each other's local rivals when City host Everton and Liverpool take on Manchester United. Liverpool jumped above City at theBlue light in smartphones linked to blindness and some cancers
Spain - DPA
Ever since we have started to become chained to our smartphones and tablets, people have been saying that the waves coming off these devices must be bad for us. So often laughed off as conspiracy theorists, it now looks more and moreFestive Fashion by Dubai-based designer ASMARAÏA
Dubai - Arab Today
Dubai-based label ASMARAÏA just launched its pre-fall 2019 collection — and it’s all about cruelty-free, sustainable fashion with a festive edge. Checkmate The 15-piece collection features this checkered skirt-and-jacket ensemble that is giving us major “Clueless” vibes. Gold Rush ‘Tis the season to sparkle and this dazzling, floor-length gold skirt will do the trick. Take note of the chic black bow detail at the waist — it’s the ultimate party look. Feathered fashion The brand works with environmentally-friendly materials such as organic cotton, recycled polyester and faux fur, so you can be sure this feathered look doesn’t come at the cost of an animal’s life. Jewel Tones If you want to glisten like a polished jewel at your next festive function, this emerald-colored skirt is the perfect choice with its sequin details and shimmery overlay. Golden Girl Leopard printGMT 11:15 2013 Tuesday ,12 February
Philippine exports up 16.5% on higher furniture
GMT 21:07 2016 Sunday ,24 July
Education minister approves Thanaweya Amma test results
GMT 22:11 2018 Monday ,08 January
Bahrain attracts clean, safe, sustainable energy investments
GMT 19:44 2017 Tuesday ,14 November
Saudi Cabinet condemns Bahrain oil pipeline blast
GMT 07:04 2017 Tuesday ,17 October
Turkey ‘ready to cooperate with Iraq’ against Kurdish militants
GMT 00:35 2017 Wednesday ,15 March
Dubai makes new gains in quality of living ranking
GMT 12:09 2018 Friday ,05 January
Rublev reaches Qatar semi-finals, gets Australian seeded spot
GMT 12:37 2017 Saturday ,22 April
Djokovic looking for answers after Monte Carlo disappointment
GMT 09:04 2017 Thursday ,27 April
Abu Dhabi hospitals reminded over co-payments
GMT 03:43 2017 Wednesday ,07 June
Apple issues iPhone recall in the UAE
GMT 00:10 2017 Wednesday ,16 August
UN: Aids-Related Deaths Down 21% from Peak
GMT 16:06 2017 Saturday ,04 November
Trump makes Pearl Harbor stop en route to Asia
GMT 17:28 2017 Thursday ,11 May
Hot spell continues in North India, Churu sizzles at 47 degree Celsius
GMT 20:03 2016 Tuesday ,15 November
Deputy Premier receives PLO executive committee secretary
GMT 13:36 2017 Thursday ,15 June
Actress Reem Mustafa happy for participating in “God Knows I’m Fasting”
GMT 20:34 2018 Friday ,16 November
Madbouli attend AU extraordinary session
GMT 21:17 2017 Wednesday ,05 April
More Than 430,000 Iraqi Civilians Displaced
GMT 12:37 2017 Friday ,07 April
UN monitoring situation after US strikes Syrian air base
GMT 07:18 2018 Wednesday ,24 January
Zainab murder: SC gives PFSA 72 hours for reaching at conclusion
GMT 06:47 2017 Thursday ,21 December
NEF enrolls 2,342 students, develop vocational curriculum
GMT 22:29 2017 Wednesday ,20 December
UN and partners launch plan to support five million refugees
GMT 01:30 2016 Wednesday ,18 May
Atletico need perfect Champions League final to beat Real Madrid
GMT 00:59 2017 Monday ,01 May
Oman, Tunisia finalise cultural cooperation programme
GMT 22:09 2017 Friday ,08 September
Ex-Turkish minister charged with helping Iran against sanctions
GMT 12:51 2017 Sunday ,01 October
UN chief calls for stamping out human trafficking
GMT 05:28 2017 Sunday ,26 March
Beijing court rules in Apple’s favor
GMT 20:46 2017 Friday ,25 August
Expanding Indonesian export markets to Africa and South Asia
GMT 17:51 2017 Sunday ,16 April
2 daesh militants killed in eastern Afghan airstrike
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor