Takè, a 16-year-old red panda at the Houston Zoo, has died, according to the zoo.
The zoo’s veterinary team had been monitoring Takè’s health throughout the year but his overall health and quality of life were not improving, according to a zoo news release. After many discussions, caretakers decided to humanely euthanize Takè.
At 16 years old, Takè had exceeded the typical life expectancy of red pandas, which is usually 8 to 10 years, according to the zoo…