Buttonwood Park Zoo, harbor seal and Bird flu

Bird flu blamed for "beloved" seal's unexpected death at Massachusetts zoo
The Buttonwood Park Zoo said in a social media post that the "beloved" seal named Blue likely got the avian flu by coming into contact with an infected wild bird. "Avian flu conti
Blue, harbor seal at New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park Zoo, dies from bird flu
Blue, a 21-year-old harbor seal raised at the Buttonwood Park Zoo, died last week from what zoo officials said was complications
Buttonwood Park Zoo mourns loss of beloved seal to bird flu
Blue, a 21-year-old harbor seal and longtime favorite at Buttonwood Park Zoo, died earlier this month from complications related to bird flu. Zoo staff are now increasing precautions to protect his companions,
Bird Flu Suspected in Deaths of Ducks and Wild Birds at N.Y.C. Zoos
Three ducks died of the disease at the Queens Zoo, while three more ducks and nine wild birds that died at the Bronx Zoo were being tested for the virus, according to the parks’ operator.
Massachusetts zoo mourns beloved harbor seal who died of avian flu
Blue, a 21-year-old harbor seal, is believed to have contracted the virus through contact with a wild bird, zoo officials said.
Seal dies of bird flu at Massachusetts zoo
A harbor seal named Blue at Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford died earlier this month of the bird flu. The zoo announced Wednesday on social media that a diagnostic test revealed Blue died from complications from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
'End of an era': 24-year-old parrot 'Captain America' dies at Denver Zoo
Captain was experiencing neurological issues that affected his ability to perch and move safely in his habitat, the Denver ...
Love (and birds) in the air: Erie Zoo hosts avian-themed event for Valentine's Day weekend
The Erie Zoo is hosting a Valentine's Day weekend event called Hoo Do You Love, which is focused on birds and avian ...
San Antonio Zoo shares precautions amid confirmed bird flu cases in area
The San Antonio Zoo is sharing plans of how they plan to prevent any possible spread of bird flu among its animals after ...