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PETA Calls for Sanctuary Transfer After Viral Video of Frail White Tiger at Patna Zoo as Officials Insist It Is Healthy

Advocates seek an independent health audit with a public medical update to verify the zoo’s claim.

Overview

  • A widely shared clip from Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park shows a white tiger appearing weak, lethargic, and undernourished inside its enclosure.
  • PETA India urged relocating the animal to a sanctuary, citing possible zoochosis and the potential for improved body condition, and tagged the Central Zoo Authority and Bihar officials.
  • Zoo authorities issued a press note asserting the tiger is medically fit, properly fed, and under veterinary supervision, rejecting accusations of neglect.
  • Social media users and visitors questioned the adequacy of nutrition, medical care, and enrichment and pressed for a clear, public health update.
  • Beyond the brief statement, no detailed veterinary findings have been released, and the footage—reportedly recorded on February 18—continues to fuel calls for an independent health audit.