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Seal, flamingo chick die of avian influenza at Chicago zoo

A harbor seal and a Chilean flamingo at Lincoln Park Zoo have died from avian influenza, confirmed by zoo officials on Wednesday.
The flamingo named Teal was just a few months old, while the harbor seal named Slater was 7 years old and known for his playful nature.
The source of the bird flu exposure is unknown, but officials believe it was likely from contact with infected waterfowl.
The zoo remains open and poses no threat to visitors, with safety precautions implemented for animals and staff.

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Seal, flamingo chick die of avian influenza at Chicago zoo

A Chilean flamingo named Teal and a harbor seal named Slater died last week at Lincoln Park Zoo.

2 months ago·Michigan, United States

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Block Club Chicago

Bird Flu Kills Lincoln Park Zoo Flamingo And Seal

LINCOLN PARK — Two animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo — a flamingo and a seal — died this month after contracting bird flu, the zoo announced Wednesday.A Chilean flamingo named Teal, who hatched last fall and “was just getting acquainted with her flock and keepers,” died on Jan. 8, the zoo said in a statement.The second animal, a harbor seal named Slater, was 7 years old and “was a beloved seal known for his rambunctious and curious nature,” zoo of…

2 months ago·Chicago, United States

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'We’ve lost two amazing animals:' Harbor seal, Chilean flamingo at Chicago zoo die from bird flu

CHICAGO (WGN) — A harbor seal and a Chilean flamingo at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo died from avian influenza last week, zoo officials confirmed Wednesday. According to a spokesperson for the zoo, testing confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was the cause of death for a Chilean flamingo on Jan. 8 and a harbor seal on Jan. 9. Zoo officials said the harbor seal, named Slater, was 7 years old and known for his rambunctious and cur…

2 months ago

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Seal and flamingo die from bird flu at zoo

A seal and flamingo died from bird flu at the Lincoln Park Zoo.

2 months ago·Cedar Rapids, United States

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Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo loses flamingo, seal to bird flu

The Avian Influenza has claimed the lives of a Harbor Seal and a Chilean Flamingo at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo.The zoo announced they received results that confirmed the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza was the cause of Teal, a Chilean Flamingo, and Slater, a Harbor Seal’s death."This is sad news for wildlife and for the zoo team. Not only are we facing the first known cases of HPAI in animals in our care, but we’ve lost two amazing animals," …

2 months ago·New York, United States

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