Big cats at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington are on the mend after all of them caught the coronavirus last week. The Zoo’s chief veterinarian on Friday said the lions and tigers probably got COVID-19 from an asymptomatic zookeeper, and…
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As the nation continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, veterinarians are looking to protect a vulnerable group that’s often overlooked: zoo animals. But just like their human counterparts, it’s taking some effort to get the animals comfortable…
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A number of western lowland gorillas at Zoo Atlanta have tested positive for the coronavirus, the zoo announced on its website. “Recently, Gorilla Care Team members observed coughing, nasal discharge, and minor changes in appetite in several…
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