Amanj Ahmed

As a zoo veterinarian and supervisor at Chaviland Zoo in Sulaimani City, Iraq, I have always been deeply passionate about wildlife medicine and dedicated to the preservation of the health of wildlife species. I have always been interested in providing the best environment and healthcare services to animals, particularly iconic animals such as the lion.

I am currently pursuing a master's degree in feline and canine cardiology at the University of Sulaimani in addition to my work at Chaviland Zoo. My objective is to collect essential data that will assist veterinarians in zoos and wildlife in assessing the size of lion hearts, a critical step in ensuring their health and well-being.

I am a zoo veterinarian who is very concerned about the health of animals. The monitoring of their health necessitates a good environment and healthcare. The heart is one of the organs that is most affected by stressors and harsh conditions. It would be a game-changing discovery if early heart size alterations could be identified, particularly in the absence of much data on the heart health of lions. Consequently, we will provide management and treatment protocols.

January 2025