Archive · 9 Jan 2026
24-Year-Old Asiatic Lioness Bigo Dies at Vizag Zoo
A lioness named Bigo, who was 24 years old, died at a zoo in Visakhapatnam.
She lived much longer than most lions in captivity, which usually live up to 20 years.
Bigo was taken care of well at the zoo, but she got very old and passed away naturally.
Asiatic lions like Bigo are very special and protected because there are not many left in the wild.
The zoo staff said she had a good life with plenty of food and medical care.
24-year-old Asiatic lioness Bigo died at Indira Gandhi Zoological Park in Visakhapatnam.
Bigo exceeded the typical lifespan of lions in captivity, which is usually up to 20 years.
The cause of death was natural, attributed to senility.
Asiatic lions are endangered and receive the highest level of protection under Indian law.
The zoo's curator highlighted the quality of care provided to Bigo during her life.
- Who
- Asiatic lioness named Bigo
- What
- Died of natural causes
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam
- Why
- Succumbed to senility after exceeding normal life expectancy
- Name
- Bigo
- Species
- Asiatic Lioness
- Age
- 24 years
- Location
- Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam
- Cause of Death
- Natural causes (senility)
- Conservation Status
- Endangered (IUCN Red List)
- Protection Status
- Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
