Dozens of zoo tigers die
Bird flu kills 47 tigers, three lions and a panther at Vietnamese zoos
A panther, three lions and 47 tigers have died from bird flu in zoos in southern Vietnam, further raising concerns about the potential for the virus to evolve to better infect humans.
Dozens of zoo tigers die after contracting bird flu in southern Vietnam
More than a dozen tigers have died after contracting bird flu at a zoo in southern Vietnam. A caretaker at Vuon Xoai zoo in Bien Hoa city told State media VNExpress that the animals were fed with raw chicken bought from nearby farms.
Bird Flu Outbreak Kills More Than 20 Tigers in Vietnam
More than 20 other tigers have been isolated for monitoring after the virus took out a large number of the zoo's animals in just two days.
Bird Flu Outbreak Kills Dozens of Tigers and Other Big Cats at Vietnam Zoos
The big cat outbreak is the latest worrying instance of widespread bird flu transmission to mammals. Bird flu appears to have devastated big cats living at two zoos in South Vietnam. Dozens of cats in these zoos died recently after contracting the viral infection, according to state-owned media reports.
Dozens of captive tigers and lions die in Vietnam, bird flu detected
Dozens of tigers and lions in captivity died in the past month in southern Vietnam with tests showing they were positive for bird flu, health ministry and state media said on Thursday.
Bird flu outbreak leaves tigers dead at Vietnam zoo
At least 20 tigers and one panther have died at a zoo in southern Vietnam after contracting bird flu. State media reports the animals became sick after being fed raw chicken from nearby suppliers. Zoo managers say they died within 48 hours of showing symptoms.
Dozens of tigers dead after bird flu hits Vietnam zoos
Dozens of tigers have died in zoos in south Vietnam after a bird flu outbreak, according to state media. Three lions and a panther were also reported to have died of the virus alongside 47 tigers since August. The H5N1 outbreak hit the Vuon Xoai zoo near Ho Chi Minh City and the My Quynh safari park in neighbouring Long An province.
H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Kills Dozens of Zoo Tigers in Southern Vietnam; Staff Tests Negative
More than a dozen tigers have been incinerated after they contracted bird flu at a zoo, according to state media VNExpress. Local news quoted a caretaker at Vuon Xoai Zoo in Bien Hoa City saying the animals were fed with raw chicken bought from nearby farms.
Bird flu kills 47 tigers, 3 lions and a panther in Vietnam zoos
The World Health Organization says there have been increasing reports of deadly outbreaks among mammals caused by influenza viruses, including H5N1.
Dozens of zoo tigers and cubs killed after contracting bird flu in Vietnam
A panther and 20 tigers - including several young cubs - had lost a lot of weight and weren't eating when they died, and were later found to be infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus
Zoo tigers die after contracting bird flu in southern Vietnam
More than a dozen tigers were incinerated after the animals contracted bird flu at a zoo in southern Vietnam, officials said.
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