Mystery as 72 tigers suddenly die at Thai tourist park where visitors can touch the animals
Daily Mail • • world
Key Points:
- Authorities in Thailand are investigating the sudden deaths of 72 tigers at Tiger Kingdom Chiang Mai, a popular tourist park where visitors can interact closely with the animals.
- Tests revealed the presence of canine distemper virus, a highly contagious disease usually affecting dogs but often fatal to big cats, though the source of the outbreak remains unknown.
- The virus is no longer spreading, no further tiger deaths have occurred, and no humans have been infected; the park has been temporarily closed for disinfection.
- More than 240 tigers were housed at the two affected sites, and authorities recommended euthanizing gravely ill animals to prevent further spread.
- Animal rights groups criticized the outbreak, highlighting the risks of keeping wildlife in captivity for
