'It's a quieter place without him': Fota Wildlife Park announces death of Shanto, the Asiatic lion

"We all hugely miss his majestic roars every day, and it’s such a quieter place without him.”

Shanto the male lion braves the early morning cold at Fota Wildlife Park. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Fota Wildlife Park has announced the death of popular Shanto, an Asiatic lion who passed away after a "short, untreatable illness."

Despite every attempt by the veterinary team, Shanto's condition deteriorated, and "the very difficult decision was made" to put him to sleep.