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Bird flu risks: Are petting zoos, goat yoga and farms safe activities? – National

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Bird flu risks: Are petting zoos, goat yoga and farms safe activities? – National

Summer is nearly here, and with it comes farm visits, petting zoos and even goat yoga in the park. But with bird flu cases on the rise, Canadians may be left wondering: is it safe to get close to goats, chickens and cows? The H5N1 avian influenza strain is a zoonotic disease that can jump … Read more

Zebra Gang Escape Petting Zoo With Daring Interstate Run, One Still On The Lam

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Zebra Gang Escape Petting Zoo With Daring Interstate Run, One Still On The Lam

Image: Rick Johnson/Washington State Patrol (AP) Four zebras escaped from a transport trailer outside of Seattle, Washington, on Sunday en route from a farm to a petting zoo in Montana, leading police and area residents on a wild chase, according to reports from the Washington Post. The finely orchestrated escape began when the driver noticed … Read more