In a tragic turn of events, more than a dozen tigers at Vuon Xoai zoo in Bien Hoa city, Vietnam, were incinerated after contracting bird flu. The animals, including a panther and several cubs, succumbed to the virus after being fed raw chicken from nearby farms. The zoo manager reported that the tigers exhibited signs of weakness, refusal to eat, and ultimately died within two days of falling ill.
Testing confirmed that the tigers were infected with the H5N1 virus, which is known to cause bird flu. This particular strain of the virus has been a significant threat to migratory birds and domesticated poultry since its identification in 1959. In recent years, H5N1 has been detected in various animals, including dogs, cats, sea lions, and polar bears.
