First Person: Alaska Tiger’s Toothy Troubles

After years of walking around with a broken tooth, a 7-year-old Siberian tiger at the Alaska Zoo got a visit from a dentist. Kunali underwent a root canal with a little help from zoo staff and a local endodontist. (Oct. 20)

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