The zoo has announced that as of Thursday, bird walk\u002Dthrough areas in various pavilions will be closed to the public.
Play VideoYour Midday Sun
From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300A welcome email is on its way.
The Toronto Zoo said it will also step up its program to keep wild birds off the site and minimize access to areas that attract geese, ducks and other avian visitors. A concerning new trend in mammal infections of the highly contagious flu has been identified, with wild animals such as foxes, raccoons and skunks contracting the virus in North America.Hundreds of sea lions died recently in Peru of avian flu, and other animals, including dolphins, have also been affected.
Infections on mink farms are particularly worrying as mink are known to spread certain viruses to humans. An oMore than 58 million domestic birds have died or been culled in the U.S. because of avian flu.Share this article in your social network
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Toronto Zoo to temporarily close aviaries after avian flu detected at poultry farmThe Toronto Zoo is announcing new safety measures to protect guests and animals after avian flu cases at a nearby poultry farm.
Lire la suite »
Toronto Zoo closing bird aviaries after bird flu found in southern Ontario farmThe Toronto Zoo is closing its bird aviaries to the public as a precautionary measure after avian influenza was detected at a southern Ontario commercial poultry farm.
Lire la suite »
Toronto Zoo closing bird aviaries after bird flu found in southern Ontario farmThe Toronto Zoo is closing its bird aviaries to the public as a precautionary measure after avian influenza was detected at a southern Ontario commercial poultry farm.
Lire la suite »
Toronto takes senior to trial over synthetic grassDespite a letter from a bylaw officer approving the synthetic grass lawn, the City of Toronto is taking a senior to trial over it.
Lire la suite »
Worth Repeating: Championship Major U-15 hockey returns to Truro Thursday to Sunday | SaltWireTruro Bearcats host event for second year in a row
Lire la suite »