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Second Animal Death in Uttar Pradesh Zoo Closures Linked to Bird Flu

Lion Pataudi’s death at Kanpur Zoo raises concerns as test results for H5N1 avian influenza are awaited.

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The Lucknow Zoo shut on Tuesday evening. (HT)
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Overview

  • All zoos in Uttar Pradesh and the Etawah Lion Safari remain closed until May 20 following the confirmed H5N1 avian influenza-related death of a tigress, Shakti, at Gorakhpur Zoo.
  • Lion Pataudi, recently transferred from Gorakhpur Zoo to Kanpur Zoo, has died, with his samples sent to NIHSAD, Bhopal, for testing to confirm a possible H5N1 infection.
  • A five-member probe team appointed by the Central Zoo Authority is investigating the outbreak, with a report expected within 15 days.
  • Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed strict health and safety protocols, including sanitization, health screenings, and biosecurity measures across all wildlife facilities.
  • Enhanced monitoring is in place at zoos, safari parks, and tiger reserves statewide, with animal health and staff safety being closely scrutinized.