Mysterious Monkey Deaths Close Hong Kong Zoo Section
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The Facts
The deceased animals included one De Brazza's Monkey, one Common Squirrel Monkey, three Cotton-top Tamarins, and three White-faced Sakis, out of a total of 93 mammals kept in the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens.
Zoo officials have arranged for necropsies and laboratory tests to determine the cause of death, while the mammal section undergoes disinfection and cleaning.
The Spin
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is one of the oldest and most respected zoological institutions in the world. The swift action taken by closing the mammal section for disinfection and cleaning demonstrates their commitment to animal welfare and public safety. This isolated incident should not overshadow the important conservation and educational work carried out by the zoo.
