Perth Zoo’s Sumatran Tiger, Jaya, has died after a seven year battle with cancer.

His death was announced on Friday night, with Perth Zoo revealing the 17-year-old had to be euthanised after his keepers noticed he was “behaving abnormally”.

“This week, keepers noticed Jaya was behaving abnormally so he was taken to our Veterinary Hospital for a full work-up,” Perth Zoo wrote in a Facebook statement.

“After a physical exam, it was apparent that he could no longer experience an acceptable quality of life.

“We’re heartbroken, but the best welfare decision was to give him a dignified end and say goodbye.”

The animal was diagnosed with an ectopic thyroid carcinoma in 2018 and was only expected to live another nine months after requiring surgery.

Zookeeper Jenna Hollamby said it was a priv

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