Tag: Monkey deaths
End Zoos Worldwide: The Root Cause of Hong Kong’s Monkey Deaths
Twelve monkeys have tragically died at Hong Kong's Zoological and Botanical Gardens, with 11 of them succumbing to a bacterial infection called melioidosis. This infection is believed to have originated from contaminated soil that...
Kevin Yeung praised for efficient handling of monkey deaths – RTHK
Chief Executive John Lee commended Secretary for Culture, Sports, and Tourism Kevin Yeung for his prompt response to the recent monkey deaths at Hong Kong's zoo. Two more squirrel monkeys passed away over the...
Melioidosis Linked to Monkey Deaths: Official Statement
Nine monkeys at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens passed away due to melioidosis, a severe infection that led to sepsis, as per officials' statement on Friday. The zoo has closed part of...