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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Shahana Yasmin

Thailand races to contain outbreak of deadly feline virus after 72 tigers die in tourist parks

Thailand is trying to contain a devastating disease outbreak that has killed at least 72 captive tigers at wildlife parks in the northern province of Chiang Mai, officials said on Saturday.

The majority of the deaths were recorded at Tiger Kingdom Mae Taeng and Tiger Kingdom Mae Rim, two privately operated animal parks that allow visitors to interact closely with big cats.

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