Tanya is recovering at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary after Dr. Peter Caldwell took a biopsy of a small growth spotted between her shoulder blades. Although it is suspected of being a benign papilloma it will be tested just to be sure. Tanya is recovering well today, snuggled in her teff-filled den with Tarzan, who has valiantly placed himself across the front of the den to protect his beloved Tanya.

The pair were rescued together from a circus in Guatemala and are famous for their devoted relationship, with Tanya fighting to defend Tarzan when he was attacked by a tiger in the circus. Some time ago, Tarzan received a lip lift, performed by Dr. Caldwell and Prof. Steenkamp, to repair the damage to Tarzan’s face done by the tiger. You can see in these pics how well that has healed, now we are hoping for the best for Tanya. Send her your love.

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