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72 Tigers Dead from Virus at Zoo in Northern Thailand

Published February 21, 2026, 09:02
72 Tigers Dead from Virus at Zoo in Northern Thailand

Seventy-two tigers have died in the last few weeks at a zoo in northern Thailand from a viral and bacterial infection. Analyses revealed the presence of the highly contagious canine distemper virus, as well as bacteria that harm the respiratory system. Authorities say the diagnosis was difficult due to the nature of the disease in tigers. The organization PETA Asia condemns the living conditions of the tigers at the zoo, describing them as "misery and captivity."