(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento Zoo announced on Friday the death of Serai, a female clouded leopard who came to the region earlier this year. • Video above: Sacramento Zoo welcomes clouded leopards to their habitat

Zoo officials said that since July, Serai had been experiencing health issues after animal care noticed her exhibiting abnormal behavior and muscle twitching that caused her balance to be off.

The vet team said they diagnosed a mass associated with Serai's parathyroid gland that was causing the abnormal hormone function and damage to her kidneys. She received intensive and dedicated care through the collaborative efforts of the animal care, veterinary team, and specialists.

According to the Sacramento Zoo, even though the mass was successfully treated, some of Serai's symptoms

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