Health and Safety Measures
The has sealed off and disinfected part of its grounds following the sudden death of nine monkeys, including three critically endangered species.
Authorities are conducting necropsies and toxicological tests to determine the cause of death, while all other animals in the zoo are reported to be in normal condition.
Concerns and Responses
group raised concerns about the potential spread of zoonotic diseases, such as mpox, from captive monkeys to humans.
The government and zoo officials are under pressure to provide timely updates and consider the implications of animal captivity on public health and wildlife conservation.