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Coverage dated February 6, 2025 to February 7, 2025

Avian flu suspected in up to 15 bird deaths at New York City zoos

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Zoo operators in New York City say at least three and possibly up to 15 bird have died of avian flu. The Wildlife Conservation Society says three ducks at the Queens Zoo died after contracting the virus, and lab tests are pending on three ducks and nine wild birds that died at the Bronx Zoo after po…

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  1. Gothamist

    Bird flu suspected in deaths across multiple species at Queens and Bronx zoos (opens Gothamist)

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    A red tailed hawk, great horned owl and hooded merganser ducks are among the birds felled by the virus, officials confirmed.

  2. KOB 4

    Avian flu suspected in up to 15 bird deaths at New York City zoos (opens KOB 4)

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    Zoo operators in New York City say at least three and possibly up to 15 bird have died of avian flu. The Wildlife Conservation Society says three ducks at the Queens Zoo died after contracting the virus, and lab tests are pending on three ducks and nine wild birds that died at the Bronx Zoo after po…

  3. ABC 7 New York

    New York City zoos taking precautions after several ducks die from avian flu, others being tested (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    New York City zoos are taking extra precautions after announcing the deaths of several ducks and wild birds amid concerns of avian influenza.

  4. New York Post

    Bird flu hits NYC zoos: 3 Queens Zoo birds dead from virus, 12 at Bronx Zoo being tested (opens New York Post)

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    Over a dozen ducks and wild birds at the Queens and Bronx zoos have died, likely all due to the avian flu sweeping the country, according to reports.

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