They're the first animals to have tested positive for the virus in America
Caption: A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for Covid-19. 6 other tigers and lions at the zoo are also showing symptoms. in what is believed to be the first known Covid-19 case in a US animal or tiger anywhere, zoo officials said.
The four-year-old Malayan tiger named Nadia, and six other lions and tigers, have reportedly become ill at the Bronx Zoo after they were believed to be infected with coronavirus by a zoo employee. the US Department of Agriculture said. Officials said the first animal first began showing symptoms on March 27. All of the lions and tigers are expected to recover, according to the zoo which has been closed since March 16.
‘, her sister Azul, two Amur tigers and three African lions had developed a dry cough and all are expected to recover’ the Wildlife Conservation Society announced Sunday.‘Though they have experienced some decrease in appetite, the cats at the Bronx Zoo are otherwise doing well under veterinary care and are bright, alert and interact with their keepers,’ the statement continued.
The shocking findings have raised further questions about the virus’s ability to infect animals. The USDA previously said there were no known cases of coronavirus in US pets or livestock.
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