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Duisburg Zoo Koala Deaths
Five koalas died at the Duisburg Zoo due to severe digestive problems; two were euthanized, while the remaining four are healthy but kept out of public view.
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Germany
HealthDeathEndangered SpeciesZooKoalaDigestive Issues
Duisburg ZooDpa-Infocom
Astrid Stewin
- Why were the two koalas euthanized?
- Two critically ill koalas, Godarra and Eora, at the Duisburg Zoo had to be euthanized due to severe digestive problems and diarrhea. The zoo stated that there was no chance of recovery, making euthanasia the only option.
- What is the status of the remaining koalas?
- The remaining four koalas are healthy and have been separated from the sick ones as a precaution. They are currently being kept behind the scenes and are not visible to zoo visitors.
- What did the pathological examination reveal?
- A pathological examination of the deceased koalas revealed changes in their intestinal flora. While such changes are known to occur in koalas, the exact causes and treatment remain challenging to determine.
- What is notable about the size of koalas at birth?
- Koalas are rarely kept in zoos and are exceptionally small at birth. The Duisburg Zoo, known for its koala breeding program, has kept koalas for 30 years.
- How many koalas have died recently at the Duisburg Zoo?
- Three other koalas had died from similar digestive issues in the preceding days, resulting in a total of five koala deaths. This is a significant loss and the zoo is investigating the cause of these deaths.