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Three lions die at Tokyo zoo from suspected heatstroke amid heatwave

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Three lionesses have died at Tokyo's Tama Zoological Park due to suspected heatstroke amid an unusually hot summer in Japan. The animals exhibited symptoms of dehydration and organ failure, prompting the zoo to enhance cooling measures for its big cat population. The zoo has suspended its lion exhibit since late July as it continues to monitor and care for the remaining affected animals. AI

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Three lions die at Tokyo zoo from suspected heatstroke amid heatwave

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    3 lions perish at Tokyo zoo as Japan bakes in ‘cruelly hot’ summer

    Three lions have died of suspected heatstroke at Tokyo’s Tama Zoological Park amid Japan’s record-breaking “cruelly hot” summer as officials boost animal welfare measures to cope with climate-fuelled extreme weather. The zoo’s lion exhibit has been suspended since July 23 when 10…

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