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Infection suspected in sudden death of Malayan tapir Moke
In a heart-wrenching incident at Taipei Zoo, the beloved Malayan tapir "Moke" breathed his last on the afternoon of the 18th of July. The 7-year and 9-month-old creature’s sudden demise raised questions among the public, speculating whether the recent scorching weather played a role. To shed light on the tragedy, a veterinary team from National Taiwan University went to the zoo for a thorough autopsy on Thursday morning (July 20).2023/07/20 19:21 -
Tragic loss: Malayan tapir dies due to unknown condition
Taipei Zoo spokesperson Tsao Hsien-shau confirmed on Wednesday (July 19) that Moke, a popular Malayan Tapir, passed away on July 18th. The cause of death is still pending investigation, and the pathological autopsy will be conducted by the National Taiwan University’s veterinarians.2023/07/19 18:40