ASHEBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — Officials at the North Carolina Zoo announced the death of the zoo’s male ocelot, Diego.
They said Diego was nearly 22 years old which far surpasses a wild ocelot’s lifespan of 7-12 years in the wild.
Diego had lived in Asheboro at the zoo since 2010. Along with his mate, Inca, they produced 10 kittens.
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