RIP Mandisa: Singapore's Mandai Wildlife Group puts rare white lion to sleep after signs of tumours found

African white lioness Mandisa was euthanised on Feb 21, 2025. - Photo: Mandai Wildlife Group

SINGAPORE: A rare 15-year-old African white lion at the Night Safari was euthanised on Friday (Feb 21), The Straits Times has learnt.

In response to queries, Mandai Wildlife Group veterinarian Guillaume Douay said the lioness named Mandisa had shown signs of weight and muscle loss, as well as a reduced appetite, since early February.