Shamir also said that other bears with similar disc problems to Mango's were euthanized. The Syrian brown bear surgery in Israel isn't new for bears as it was also performed on small dogs. She said before the surgery, "I'm nervous now - I'll be happier in a few hours. I wish him luck."
The Star reports that veterinarians will be able to know whether Mango makes a full recovery in the coming weeks.
Syrian brown bear surgery in Israel is reportedly the first operation of its kind ever to take place for a bear. According to Daily Mail, Syrian brown bears were historically found in mountainous areas of Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Syria, Palestine, Iraq and other parts of Eurasia. However, poaching and loss of habitat have reduced their numbers in the wild and made them extinct. The surgery will hopefully serve as one of the means to save and conserve the brown bear population.
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