2 cranes at Metro Richmond Zoo die due to bird flu

Two cranes at Metro Richmond Zoo die due to bird flu
Two cranes cared for by the Metro Richmond Zoo are dead after they became sick with bird flu. Bird flu, otherwise known as avian influenza, is a disease that spreads naturally among wild water birds worldwide,
2 cranes at Metro Richmond Zoo test positive for avian flu
The two cranes passed away from the disease. The affected birds did not live in an aviary that shares a common space with the public, the zoo said.
Deceased Metro Richmond Zoo crane tested positive for bird flu
A deceased crane at the Metro Richmond Zoo tested positive for H5 bird flu on Thursday, while a second crane presumptively tested positive for bird flu.
VIEW: Pygmy hippo livestream at Metro Richmond Zoo
The Metro Richmond Zoo has launched the Poppy Cam, a new livestream of its baby pygmy hippo Poppy and her mother, Iris.
Metro Richmond Zoo reports positive bird flu cases
The zoo says the birds did not live in any of its aviaries, where the public shares a common space with birds.
Metro Richmond Zoo launches 'Poppy Cam' livestream
The Metro Richmond Zoo announced Monday that Poppy Cam, showing an overhead view of the zoo's indoor hippo pool, will be live daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
New baby pygmy hippo now on view at Metro Richmond Zoo
The new baby pygmy hippopotamus that was born at the Metro Richmond Zoo in December is now on view at the zoo, according to officials.
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Virginia Zoo's Newborn Pygmy Hippopotamus Seen in Photos, Video
A female pygmy hippo named Iris gave birth to a healthy female calf on December 9 at the Metro Richmond Zoo, officials said.
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Metro Richmond Zoo launches live cam of pygmy hippos
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Meet ‘New Deng’: Virginia Zoo’s Latest Addition Is a Baby Pygmy Hippo
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Poppy the pygmy hippo steals hearts worldwide through zoo's live cam
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can watch the baby internet sensation play in her pool with her mom at the Metro Richmond Zoo.