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Coverage dated September 30, 2023

Oregon Zoo mourns loss of Neka, oldest of Portland's lion pride

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The Oregon Zoo is mourning the loss of Neka, the oldest of the zoo’s African lion pride, who died Friday night following a seizure.

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  1. KTVZ Bend

    Oregon Zoo mourns loss of Neka, oldest of Portland's lion pride (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    The Oregon Zoo is mourning the loss of Neka, the oldest of the zoo’s African lion pride, who died Friday night following a seizure.

  2. KGW Portland

    Neka the African lion dies of seizure at Oregon Zoo: 'A beloved and beautiful lion' (opens KGW Portland)

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    Neka came to the Oregon Zoo in 2009 at the age of 2. She gave birth to three cubs in 2013. "She touched the hearts of millions," the zoo said in a release.

  3. The Columbian

    Neka, the oldest African lion at the Oregon Zoo, dies at age 16 (opens The Columbian)

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    Neka, the oldest African lion at the Oregon Zoo, died Friday night following a seizure, the zoo announced Saturday.

  4. KOIN

    Neka, oldest of Portland’s lion pride, dies at age 16 (opens KOIN)

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    Neka, the oldest of the Oregon Zoo’s lions, passed away Friday night following a seizure. She was beloved by keepers and visitors alike, and lived a long life of 16 years, which is considered…

  5. The Oregonian

    Oldest lion at Oregon Zoo dies at 16 (opens The Oregonian)

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    Neka came to Portland from Virginia in 2009 at the age of 2.

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