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500 Pelicans Dead: What’s Happening In Peru?

April 30, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) PERU — Over 500 deceased pelicans have been found on the northern shores of Peru, just after 900 dead dolphins were found earlier this year. Although there is no current explanation for the deaths, scientists are looking into a possible virus as the cause. Morbillivirus, similar to the measles virus, may have been found in the dolphins. The Peruvian government is greatly concerned and is currently investigating the tragic deaths. — Global Animal

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Tragedy Strikes Ohio Leopard, Twice

January 31, 2012

(LEOPARD) OHIO — Following the tragic slaying of over fifty exotic animals in Zanesville, Ohio last October, one would hope that the six surviving animals of the scandal would go on to live happier lives. Unfortunately tragedy has struck again, as Sunday morning a gate struck the neck of one of the surviving leopards at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. We here at Global Animal mourn both the recent loss of the leopard as well as all of the animals lost just three months ago in the very avoidable Zanesville Animal Massacre. Read more on the tragic fate of this beautiful creature. — Global Animal

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Dozens Die in NJ Zoo’s Second Fire

October 31, 2011
(ZOO FIRE) NEW JERSEY — Back in April, Bordentown, New Jersey’s Bridget’s Animal Kingdom (private zoo and pet store) tragically lost its co-owner and namesake in a cabin fire. Six months after the loss of his wife, owner Burton Sipp, while in Phoenix, discovered that his zoo was once again up in flames. Although there were no human casualties this time, during a rescue attempt a mother giraffe and her three-week-old calf were crushed by a collapsing wall. A room full of exotic birds, three dogs and four cats also perished in the fire. Read on for more on this developing tragedy. — Global Animal

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