Three Lionesses Die of Heatstroke at Tokyo Zoo
Summary
Three lionesses have died of heatstroke at a Tokyo zoo amid Japan’s intense summer heat, and three more lions are sick and unable to stand. The zoo has temporarily suspended its lion exhibition and viewing bus service as warnings continue across the country.
Key Points
- Three lionesses aged 3 to 15 died within a week at Tama Zoological Park in western Tokyo.
- Post-mortem examinations found severe dehydration and multiple organ failure, pointing to extreme heat as the likely cause.
- Three more lions are sick and unable to stand, though some have improved after treatment.
- Japan’s severe heat has led to more than 43,000 heat-related hospitalizations this summer.
