Bird flu blamed for "beloved" seal's unexpected death at Massachusetts zoo
Tests show bird flu caused the death of a 21-year-old harbor seal at a zoo in New Bedford, Massachusetts earlier this month. 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 is being blamed for the sudden death of a beloved seal at a Massachusetts zoo last week. Blue, a 21-year-old harbor seal, was a resident of the Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford.
Operating out of what it calls “an abundance of caution” the Syracuse Zoo has taken most of its birds off-exhibit.
NEW BEDFORD, MASS. (WHDH) - Blue, a 21-year-old harbor seal at Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford died this month due to complications from avian flu, or bird flu. Bird flu can cross over from ...
Blue, the 21-year-old harbor seal died at Buttonwood Park Zoo, in New Bedford. He was known for his involvement in educational lessons, charity events, and happy spirit. Buttonwood Park Zoo Acting ...
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