Vigil stepped up following reports of Asiatic lions in Hyderabad getting infected with COVID-19COVID-19 has forced zoo keepers to change the dietary pattern of big cats. Zoos have stepped up vigil after reports of eight Asiatic lions in Hyderabad getting infected with SARS-COV-2. Till now, no instances of animals getting infected have been reported, said Mr. Anilkumar. According to the guidelines issued by the authority last month, zoo keepers should limit their access to fields, mustelid, primate and viverrid enclosures. In case of animal mortality, zoo keepers should carry out post-mortem with due care and send samples for tests.

Source: The Hindu May 06, 2021 16:37 UTC