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Mysterious Monkey Deaths at Hong Kong Zoo Claim Nine Lives
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In a recent incident at Hong Kong's oldest zoo, nine monkeys have died in a two-day period, including three members of a critically endangered species. The deceased animals include De Brazza's monkeys, a common squirrel monkey, cotton-top tamarins, and white-faced sakis. The cause of death is currently unknown, with possible causes including a virus or other infection. Post-mortem examinations are being conducted to determine the cause of death. In response to the incident, the mammals section of the zoo will be closed for disinfection and cleaning from Monday.
Whenever we have any news, if there's a new development, an announcement should be made as soon as possible, so that everyone can know about the facts.
We will also closely monitor the health conditions of other animals. During this period, other facilities of the HKZBG will remain open.
We hope that the investigations, especially for the toxicology tests, will be completed as soon as possible … so that we can tackle the problem in a targeted manner.
This incident underscores the urgent need to re-evaluate the ethics of keeping animals in zoos and other facilities where their welfare is compromised.
These intelligent and social beings were confined in unnatural conditions, leading to stress, illness, and, ultimately, death.
Monkeys in captivity are often exposed to pathogens that can be transmitted to humans, including tuberculosis, Chagas disease, cholera, and MRSA.
We have to first contain the problem, to stop it from spreading.
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- 1.International Union for Conservation of Nature
- 2.People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
- 3.Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
