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Bebac, a 32-year-old western lowland gorilla, died. He was diagnosed with a heart condition in 2008, and his health deteriorated in the past month.

Jabari, a 14-year-old male lion, died a month after he was diagnosed with lymphoma. He had initially responded positively to cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, but when his condition worsened and zoo officials determined that he was no longer responding to treatment, he was euthanized.

Shredder, a 2-year-old male red panda, died of heart failure.

Zenda, a 25-year-old lion, died. She was euthanized “due to an acute decline in her mobility and behavior.”

A 33-year-old female hippopotamus named Labor Day was euthanized due to a months-long “period of illness and decline in quality of life.”

A 24-year-old Grevy’s zebra named Akina died after an apparent bout with colic.

Tenzing, a 31-year-old female Asiatic black bear, was euthanized after exhibiting an acute decline in her overall quality of life due to complications related to old age.

A 10-foot-long dead boa constrictor was found in the parking lot of a Bronx high school. Officers with the NYPD’s Emergency Services Unit removed the snake.

Arlington County Animal Control responded to a call about a snake in a toilet at an apartment building. They rescued the 4- to 5-foot-long anaconda, which was then turned over to a reptile expert. Officials believe the snake was a pet who was abandoned or escaped.

A white fox was captured by rescue group Animal Adventures. According to the organization, she is white as a result of breeding on fur farms, where foxes are selected for different coloration. She is 8-10 pounds underweight and approximately a year old. They believe she is an abandoned pet.