Hong Kong's oldest zoo is currently facing a puzzling situation as nine monkeys died within a span of two days, including three from a critically endangered species. The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens has taken swift action by sealing off a section of the facility, conducting disinfection procedures, and enlisting experts to perform necropsies and toxicological tests.
The unfortunate incident began with the discovery of eight deceased monkeys on Sunday, followed by another death on Monday due to abnormal behavior. Among the casualties were a De Brazza’s monkey, a common squirrel monkey, four white-faced sakis, and three cotton-top tamarins, which are classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
