Dhenkanal (Odisha): An adult sambar, which was ailing for some time died at Kapilas zoo in Odisha's Dhenkanal district, a forest department official said today.

The deer was under treatment for suspected tuberculosis and died yesterday, Divisional Forest Officer, Dhenkanal, Pradipta Kumar Sahu said. The reason behind the death would be known after the post-mortem, he said, adding a specialist veterinary doctor would visit the zoo to check other animals.