Posted on 09/17/2021 9:59:19 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
Six lions and three tigers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., are believed to have been infected with COVID-19 after returning “presumptive positive” tests this week.
The zoo said in a Friday press release that a group of African lions, along with a Sumatran tiger and two Amur tigers, were positive for COVID-19 in initial tests based on fecal samples, with final results expected in the next few days.
The zoo said that it conducted the tests after animal keepers last weekend “observed decreased appetites, coughing, sneezing and lethargy in several lions and tigers.”
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Lions and Tigers and Pistons and Red Wings! Oh My!
I’m curious how 18 of 20 gorillas in Georgia got Covid. OMG an epidemic!
The tests are all BS...
The only thing that rat-faced psychopath should be putting on is a noose around his neck.
I was supposed to be up there. My tailgating crew is there. Just couldn’t make it w/ work and a sick cat this year.
I’m going to enjoy this one on the 70” tv. I have quite a few AU friends, and they aren’t going to like the outcome I don’t think.
Quarantine the zoo!
Actually no. They can get sick from Covid, but their immune system is better able to cope with it.
In fact, one of the medications given to President Trump was developed from cats. Remdesivir
It could be an interesting game.
I do think PSU gets a higher ranking than deserved sometimes.
Nowhere near as bad as Notre Dame though.
Leftists hate anything family friendly. All zoos must be banned and permanently closed.
Oh hell ... don’t I KNOW it !
Are they forcing the lions and tigers to wear masks?
"These masks are for humans! The tigers have a different ear structure. They just won't stay on! Bad Kitty! Let go of my arm!"
Should we be testing pets too?
Yes! Looking for assistance in helping me test my Honey Badger, Myrtle!
But ... does any of that say I am positive NOW, as in ... stay away from me or you’ll die ?
good luck
We now live in a world with Covid. It’s never going away. Deal with it.
orrrr, they have the flu
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