Badenoch bades farewell to Marty
Kincraig's Highland Wildlife Park has lost one of its biggest friends.
It was confirmed today (Friday, July 26) that Marty the Amur tiger had died.
"We are very sad to say that our Amur tiger Marty passed away yesterday," read a social media statement.
"Marty had been experiencing health-related problems and unfortunately slipped away following a veterinary procedure.
"He was hugely popular and will be greatly missed.
"Our thoughts are with everyone who worked with him."
The majestic cat, a huge attraction at the Badenoch reserve administered by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, was 10 years old.
He had arrived at the Highland Wildlife Park from the Czech Republic in 2012.
Marty was paired with Dominika and fathered cubs Murray and Vicktor a year later.
Amur tigers are endangered, with around 450 estimated to remain in the wild.
