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Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo

Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo
Phys.org Tuesday 04 August 2026, 06:46 UTC 1 min read
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Three lions from a Tokyo zoo have died from suspected heatstroke, and others are under treatment, a spokeswoman said Tuesday, with the big cats struggling with high humidity.

Three lions from a Tokyo zoo have died from suspected heatstroke, and others are under treatment, a spokeswoman said Tuesday, with the big cats struggling with high humidity.
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