Nagpur: Three tigers and a leopard died of avian influenza at an animal rescue centre in Maharashtra's Nagpur, prompting the authorities to put zoos on alert, an official said on Monday. Following the deaths that occurred at the end of last month,

Nagpur: Three tigers and a leopard died of avian influenza at an animal rescue centre in Maharashtra's Nagpur, prompting the authorities to put zoos on alert, an official said on Monday.Following the deaths that occurred at the end of last month,

Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects poultry and wild birds, but can occasionally be transmitted to mammals.

Known by most as 'bird flu,' avian influenza or avian flu is a virus that primarily affects birds but can also occasionally infect people.

The Gorewada Rescue Centre in Nagpur has reported the deaths of three tigers and a sub-adult leopard due to the highly pathogenic avian flu H5N1 virus. This incident marks India's first significant wildlife loss to this virus in captivity.

Three tigers and a sub-adult leopard at Gorewada Rescue Centre in Nagpur died from avian flu H5N1. This is the first time the virus caused significant wildlife deaths in captivity in India. Health measures were taken,

The deadly avian flu virus, H5N1, has impacted wildlife at the Nagpur Zoological Park, claiming the lives of three tigers and a leopard. In response, all zoos across Maharashtra have been placed on high alert.

Three tigers and a leopard died from H5N1 at Gorewada Wildlife Rescue Centre, prompting a statewide advisory in Maharashtra to prevent further spread.