All 4 penguins kept at northeastern Japan zoo die of avian malaria
SENDAI (Kyodo) -- All four Humboldt penguins that were being kept at a zoo in northeastern Japan and died one after the other last month were found to
Four Humboldt penguins at a northeastern Japan zoo succumbed to avian malaria in quick succession last month, an investigation confirmed on Friday. Conducted by Iwate University on behalf of Yagiyama Zoological Park in Sendai, the inquiry revealed the mosquito-borne illness as the cause of death for the birds, which succumbed between July 9 and 19.
Notably, none of the penguins exhibited any symptoms prior to their demise. The zoo has not yet outlined plans to introduce new penguins, with a focus on implementing preventive measures instead. These measures include redesigning the enclosure to eliminate potential mosquito breeding grounds such as puddles. Native to the coasts of Peru and Chile in South America, Humboldt penguins are typically suited to warmer climates and are a common sight in Japanese zoos.
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