Beloved sea lion 'Duke' dies at Cincinnati Zoo

The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden's beloved California sea lion named Duke has died, the zoo announced Thursday.The zoo says at nearly 31 years old, Duke was one of the oldest of his kind at any zoo in North America, as the median life expectancy for his species is 23.According to the zoo, Duke was slowing down, his behavior changed and his appetite decreased.“He was special…so laid back, smart and sweet. He was a great ambassador and enjoyed interacting with visitors and his