Albuquerque zoo welcomes new tiger

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Albuquerque zoo has welcomed a new tiger after going nine months without one. The ABQ BioPark zoo's last tiger, an 18-year-old Bengal tiger named Scout, was euthanized in June because it was suffering from liver cancer. The zoo welcomed a new tiger, a Malayan tiger named Penari, on Feb. 24. The nearly 4-year-old cat was previously kept at the Jacksonville Zoo. Zoo officials say Penari has been in quarantine and is adjusting to his new environment. The animal's public-viewing hours will increase as he becomes more comfortable with his surroundings.