Tiger In Zoo Tests Positive To Coronavirus, 3 Lions Show Symptoms

A Tiger in Bronx zoo has tested positive to the deadly Coronavirus, while 3 other Lions are showing symptoms of the virus.

While this makes it the first animal in the U.S or the first tiger anywhere in the World, the tiger called Nadia was allegedly exposed to the virus by a zoo worker who wasn’t yet showing symptoms.

The federal officials and the zoo announced the incident after a test was conducted in Iowa by the USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory.

It added that “appropriate preventative measures have been implemented to care for the cats and minimize further exposure.”Meanwhile, the Wildlife Conservation Society has revealed that six other large cats and three African lions are also showing Coronavirus symptoms, but they are all expected to recover.

“Though they have experienced some decrease in appetite, the cats at the Bronx Zoo are otherwise doing well under veterinary care and are bright, alert, and interactive with their keepers,” the zoo’s release said.