COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A “cherished” bat-eared fox at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has died.
Bruce, also known as Brucie, Boots, Boy and Brother, was euthanized after his health deteriorated, the Columbus Zoo announced Friday. The animal, named after Bruce Wayne, captured the hearts of everyone he encountered, according to the zoo.
The 5-year-old bat-eared fox faced long-term health issues, and the zoo said blood work from a recent routine exam revealed his condition had gotten worse.