Overview

• Valentina, eight years old and a zoo favourite, suffered fatal injuries within seconds of her first direct introduction to five-year-old Pasha on July 1.
• Marwell’s experienced keepers acted swiftly to separate the tigers but could not prevent the fatal outcome.
• The pairing followed two months of fence-line observations during which the animals showed no signs of aggression.
• Both tigers had arrived earlier this year under the EAZA Ex-situ Breeding Programme to strengthen genetic diversity for endangered Amur tigers.
• Marwell Wildlife has requested privacy as staff mourn Valentina and has prioritized team well-being while continuing care for Pasha.