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Janga’s Passing Shakes Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence News
A beloved 13-year-old cheetah named Janga has passed away at Roger Williams Park Zoo after a battle with gastrointestinal disease, prompting heartbreak among staff and visitors. Once part of a trio that arrived in 2015, Janga is now the zoo’s last remaining cheetah — her sister Abbey, who’s being closely monitored, remains the sole survivor. The veterinary team made the difficult decision to euthanize Janga to spare her further suffering, a choice echoing past losses: her sisters Becca and Johari also died from the same condition. The zoo is leaning into care for Abbey as they navigate this…
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