Tiger at San Diego Zoo is killed during botched attempt at mating after male fatally mauls female

A female tiger has been mauled to death by her intended mate during an attempt to breed the rare animals at San Diego Zoo. The four-year-old female Malayan tiger, named Tiga Tahun, died of neck injuries and breathing difficulties following the attack on Saturday. It was the first breeding encounter for either animal, the only Malayan tigers at the facility. No visitors saw the attack.

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