Bird Flu Outbreak in Vietnam Zoos Kills Dozens of Big Cats

The H5N1 virus has claimed the lives of 47 tigers, three lions, and a panther in two southern Vietnamese zoos.

The outbreak occurred at the My Quynh Safari Park and Vuon Xoai Zoo, where animals were likely infected through contaminated chicken meat.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Health confirmed positive H5N1 tests in deceased tigers, raising concerns about virus spread to mammals.
No zoo staff members have reported symptoms, and 20 additional tigers are under observation following the outbreak.
The World Health Organization warns of the potential for avian influenza to adapt to mammals, increasing the risk to human health.
This incident highlights the ongoing global issue of bird flu affecting diverse animal species, with recent human cases reported in the U.S. and Vietnam.