Bentley the lion dies at Henderson ranch
The Lion Habitat Ranch in Henderson says one of its lions, who once was part of the live animal display at the MGM Grand, has died.
Bentley was nearly 16, “which for a lion is geriatric,” when he died last week, the ranch said in an Instagram post.
His keepers were concerned when he lost his appetite and showed signs of lethargy, the ranch said. An initial diagnostic procedure showed that he was anemic.
Bentley then underwent a second diagnostic procedure, which he did not survive, the ranch said. Those results showed that he had aplastic anemia, cancer and leukemia.
“Bentley will continue to hold a special place in all of our hearts and we thank you all for your continued support,” the ranch said.
Located near the Raiders’ headquarters in Henderson, the Lion Habitat Ranch was established in 1989 as a home for the lions that were displayed at the time at the MGM Grand. The ranch has welcomed visitors since 2012, when the hotel discontinued its live animal display.
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