What Caused the Deaths of the Eagles and the Jaguar? Zoo's Explanation

According to the results of the pathological-anatomical autopsy of the black-headed eagle, the findings are more indicative of acute poisoning. This was reported by the Zoo in response to a query from NEWS.am, addressing the reasons behind the deaths of the eagles and the jaguar.

The response also states: “The high mortality rate of the bird and the significant changes in the digestive tract and liver indicate a rapidly progressing process.” In the case of the white-headed eagle, the conclusion is as follows: “The bird has developed chronic poisoning, leading to enteritis, colitis, as well as the development of hepatitis and nephritis. The developing renal failure resulted in the bird's death. The nature of the poison cannot be determined under laboratory conditions.”

In the case of the jaguar, the clinical diagnosis is pneumonia of unknown origin. Histopathological diagnosis shows widespread necrotizing, abscessing pneumonia. Toxoplasmosis is confirmed positive.