Avian flu H5N1 kills three tigers and a leopard in India, prompting a red alert for zoos. La gripe aviar H5N1 mata tres tigres y un leopardo en la India, provocando una alerta roja para los zoológicos.

Avian flu H5N1 has killed three tigers and a leopard at Nagpur's Gorewada Rescue Centre in India, marking the first significant wildlife casualties due to the virus in captivity in the country. La gripe aviar H5N1 ha matado a tres tigres y a un leopardo en el Centro de Rescate Gorewada de Nagpur en la India, lo que ha marcado las primeras víctimas importantes de la fauna silvestre debido al virus en cautiverio en el país. A red alert has been issued across Maharashtra's zoos and rescue centers. Se ha emitido una alerta roja en los zoológicos y centros de rescate de Maharashtra. Containment measures, including disinfection and health checks, were implemented, and 26 leopards and 12 tigers have been declared healthy. Se aplicaron medidas de contención, incluidas desinfección y controles sanitarios, y 26 leopardos y 12 tigres se declararon sanos.