Snow Leopard Dies of Suspected COVID-19
On Thursday, a tiger at the zoo named Keesa tested positive for the coronavirus. That night, after exhibiting symptoms of the virus, Baya the snow leopard died.
Great Plains Zoo
A “sweet and playful” snow leopard died at a South Dakota zoo Thursday night of what zookeepers suspect is COVID-19. Baya, age 2, first showed symptoms of a respiratory infection Sunday night. On Thursday, an Amur tiger at the zoo named Keesa tested positive for the coronavirus. That night, Baya died. Great Plains Zoo said in a Facebook post, “Baya first exhibited symptoms of a cough on Sunday, and experienced a rapid decline in her respiratory function over the next days. Despite the staff's arduous efforts, Baya passed away the evening of October 7.”
Your Great Plains Zoo is deeply saddened to announce the death of snow leopard, Baya. Baya first exhibited symptoms of...
Posted by Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History on Friday, October 8, 2021
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