Extreme heat leads to death of 3 lions at Japanese zoo
Three female lions passed away at Tokyo's Tama Zoological Park within the past week, with officials suspecting heatstroke as temperatures across Japan climbed to 40°C. Post-mortem examinations indicated that the animals experienced dehydration and multiple organ failure, pointing to the intense heat as the primary factor. The zoo noted that the local climate involves high humidity, which is distinct from the dry heat found in the lions' native Africa.
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