Douăzeci de feline mari, inclusiv un tigru pe jumătate bengalez și patru pume, au murit între sfârșitul lunii noiembrie și mijlocul lunii decembrie la un sanctuar din statul Washington, după ce au fost infectate cu gripă aviară, potrivit directorului unității.
This news article reports on the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at a wildlife sanctuary in Washington state, leading to the deaths of 20 large felines including a tiger and four bobcats.
The main conceptual idea is the highlighting of the alarming spread of HPAI beyond poultry and livestock, posing a significant threat to wildlife.
The article emphasizes the severity of the virus, which has proven fatal to numerous felines, and the serious public health implications it carries. Official efforts are underway to identify the origin of the outbreak and implement preventive measures to protect both animal and human populations.
This news article reports on the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at a wildlife sanctuary in Washington state, leading to the deaths of 20 large felines including a tiger and four bobcats. The main conceptual idea is the highlighting of the alarming spread of HPAI beyond poultry and livestock, posing a significant threat to wildlife. The article emphasizes the severity of the virus, which has proven fatal to numerous felines, and the serious public health implications it carries. Official efforts are underway to identify the origin of the outbreak and implement preventive measures to protect both animal and human populations.