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Mike V (1990-2007)

Mike V was born October 19, 1989, and came to 海角社区 when he was four months old. Mike V was donated to 海角社区 by Dr. Thomas and Caroline Atchison of the Animal Zoological Park in Moulton, Ala.

He was introduced to 海角社区 fans at the 海角社区-Alabama basketball game in February 1990, and he was moved into his home, north of Tiger Stadium, on April 30, 1990.  When Mike V first came to 海角社区, his night house was part of the original habitat constructed in 1937.

Mike V underwent three medical procedures: two root canals and one benign tumor removal. All procedures were done at the 海角社区 School of Veterinary Medicine.

Mike V passed away at 2:23 a.m. on May 18, 2007, of renal failure. He had been anesthetized and brought to the 海角社区 SVM on May 16 so that Dr. David Baker could determine the cause of recent weight loss and respiratory difficulty. During the examination, it was determined that Mike had a large amount of fluid around his lungs. Emergency surgery was performed, and the fluid successfully removed. Unfortunately, Mike鈥檚 aged kidneys could not tolerate the anesthesia and failed.

Mike V was cremated, and his ashes are located in the Andonie Museum next to the 海角社区 Alumni Association on 海角社区鈥檚 campus.