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A Hong Kong zoo seeks answers after 9 monkeys die in 2 days Headline from Phys, from the development of Oct 14, 2024
Newest development Oct 18, 2024 · 3 reports 9 monkeys who died in Hong Kong's zoo in 2 days had been infected with melioidosis, officials say
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A Hong Kong zoo seeks answers after 9 monkeys die in 2 days
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9 monkeys who died in Hong Kong's zoo in 2 days had been infected with melioidosis, officials say
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CBS News
Hong Kong ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Oct 13, 2024
CBS News's feed description Officials in Hong Kong are investigating the deaths of 9 monkeys in the region's oldest zoo, including 3 critically endangered Cotton-top Tamarins.
Voice of America
Eight monkeys found dead at Hong Kong zoo, government says ↗ (opens Voice of America) Published Oct 13, 2024
Voice of America's feed description Necropsy and laboratory tests have been arranged to find out the cause of deaths
NBC News
Nine monkeys die mysteriously at Hong Kong zoo ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Oct 14, 2024
NBC News's feed description Zoo authorities in Hong Kong are investigating after nine monkeys of various species died of mysterious causes since Sunday.
The Guardian
Hong Kong zoo investigates mysterious deaths of nine monkeys in two days ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Oct 14, 2024
The Guardian's feed description The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens has called in experts to conduct toxicological tests after the spate of deaths
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UPI
Hong Kong government launches probe into deaths of nine monkeys at zoo ↗ (opens UPI) Published Oct 14, 2024
UPI's feed description Nine dead monkeys so far over the course of a few days at a Hong Kong zoo pushed an investigation to figure out why.
Al Jazeera
Activists warn of dangers as Hong Kong zoo probes nine monkey deaths ↗ (opens Al Jazeera) Published Oct 14, 2024
Al Jazeera's feed description Hong Kong’s oldest zoo park seals off section following death of nine monkeys.
Deutsche Welle
Hong Kong zoo seeks answers after 9 monkeys mysteriously die – DW ↗ (opens Deutsche Welle) Published Oct 14, 2024
Deutsche Welle's feed description Hong Kong authorities are scrambling to find out why nine monkeys – three of them endangered – died in a span of just two days at the city's oldest zoo. Part of the zoo has been sealed off to be disinfected.
Local News 8
9 monkeys who died in Hong Kong's zoo in 2 days had been infected with melioidosis, officials say ↗ (opens Local News 8) Published Oct 17, 2024
Same headline from 1 more outlet Local News 8's feed description Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Nine monkeys who died in Hong Kong’s oldest zoo in two days this week had been infected with an endemic disease, possibly after some digging work near their cages, officials said on Friday.
CBS News
Hong Kong zoo officials reveal what killed 9 monkeys, including endangered Tamarins ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Oct 17, 2024
CBS News's feed description The animals contracted melioidosis, possibly after some digging work near their cages, that later caused them to develop sepsis, officials said.
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