Vietnam’s wildlife crisis: tiger and lion tragedies amid bird flu scare

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The Outbreak at Mango Garden Resort

The recent outbreak of bird flu at Mango Garden Resort in Dong Nai province has raised significant concerns among wildlife conservationists and local authorities. This alarming situation has led to the death of twenty tigers, with two samples testing positive for the H5N1 strain of bird flu. * The Impact on Wildlife – The H5N1 strain is highly contagious and can be fatal to both birds and mammals. – The death of twenty tigers is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of wildlife to such diseases.

The number of dead animals has since risen to 36, with 20 more expected to be found dead by the end of the month. The deaths have been traced to a poultry farm in the area, which supplies birds to nearby zoos. The farm was found to be the source of the H5N1 strain of bird flu, which is highly contagious and lethal to many animals.

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