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flag A vet died in India after a hippo attack at a zoo; authorities launched a probe and cracked down on an illegal pet breeding ring.

flag A veterinarian, Dr. Sameeksha Reddy, died on March 20, 2026, after being attacked by a hippopotamus while treating an animal at Tyavarekoppa Zoo in Karnataka, India. flag The incident occurred around 11:30 PM on March 19, and she succumbed to injuries despite medical treatment. flag Karnataka’s Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre expressed sorrow, ordered immediate compensation for her family, and mandated a high-level probe within seven days, stressing strict adherence to safety protocols for zoo staff. flag In a separate case, Ahmedabad authorities dismantled an illegal exotic animal breeding operation in a residential apartment, seizing rare species including a Red-handed Tamarin infant, Persian cats, and various high-value birds, raising public health and regulatory concerns.

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