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Smithsonian’s National Zoo Suffers 'Heartbreaking Loss' Of 25 Flamingos: Report Smithsonian’s National Zoo Suffers 'Heartbreaking Loss' Of 25 Flamingos: Report
Smithsonian’s National Zoo Suffers 'Heartbreaking Loss' Of 25 Flamingos: Report The staff at the Smithsonian's National Zoo have suffered a major loss of wildlife.  A wild fox broke into a habitat and killed 25 American flamingos and one Northern pintail duck in the early morning of Monday, May 2, the zoo said on their website. Three other flamingos were injured and are being treated, the zoo added.  “This is a heartbreaking loss for us and everyone who cares about our animals,” said Brandie Smith of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. “Our focus now is on the well-being of the remaining flock and fortifying our habitats.” The …

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