The traditional Circus Krone in Munich mourns the loss of its white lion King Tonga. The predator, whose health was already ailing, did not wake up on Saturday, said tamer Martin Lacey Jr. with. The almost 20-year-old animal had only recently been operated on.
The Leo – father and grandfather of several offspring – has conquered many hearts with his “mighty appearance and beautiful mane”. Even if King Tonga has reached a proud age for a lion, the shock with the Lacey-Krone family is still very deep, they said. “I am very proud to have been a part and an important part of his life,” said Lacey.