Samba the Jaguar Dies from Snakebite | Fresno News

A beloved black jaguar named Samba, born and raised at Project Survival’s Cat Haven in Dunlap, California, tragically died after being bitten twice by a rattlesnake — the first time in the sanctuary’s 20+ year history that a wild cat has succumbed to such an attack. Despite receiving antivenom and emergency care, she didn’t survive anesthesia. Her gentle spirit and sweet nature touched staff and fans alike, sparking heartfelt tributes online. While rattlesnakes are a known risk in the foothills, this is the first fatal bite ever recorded at the sanctuary — which prioritizes relocation over extermination, having moved 12 snakes off its land this year alone. A necropsy is underway to uncover why this particular bite proved deadly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d646800c940d08ec