3 lions die at zoo as Japan bakes in "cruelly hot" summer
Summary
Three lions at Tokyo’s Tama Zoological Park have died from suspected heatstroke during a very hot and humid summer in Japan. The zoo is treating other lions and has closed the lion enclosure to visitors while increasing cooling measures.Key Facts
- Three female lions named Mugi, Ichigo, and Luena died from suspected heatstroke.
- Ten out of 16 lions showed symptoms like loss of appetite and decreased activity since mid-July.
- Japan has experienced extremely high temperatures, with some places reaching 40°C or higher.
- The heat in Japan is particularly tough because it is very humid, unlike Africa’s dry heat where lions usually live.
- The zoo is using water sprays, fans, intravenous fluids, medications, and spot air conditioners to help the lions.
- The lion area is closed to the public until further notice to protect the animals.
- Animal rights group PETA criticized zoos for keeping wild animals in confinement.
- Japan had about 18,600 hospitalizations due to heatstroke in one week, with many deaths, showing how dangerous the heatwave is for people too.
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