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Mystery Poisoning Kills 5 Meerkats at Philadelphia Zoo.

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Mystery Poisoning Kills 5 Meerkats at Philadelphia Zoo.
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Five meerkats at the Philadelphia Zoo died after being exposed to an unknown toxin from a dye called Nyanzol-D, which is routinely used to identify animals. The zoo has suspended the use of the dye until officials determine what caused the meerkats' deaths. Necropsy results are pending.

Topics:nationanimals#animal-well-being#animals#meerkats#nyanzol-d#philadelphia-zoo#toxin
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  1. 5 meerkats die at Philadelphia Zoo following exposure to unknown toxin, officials say  NBC News
  2. Five meerkats die at the Philadelphia Zoo from a unknown toxin  CBS Philadelphia
  3. Philadelphia Zoo: Accidental deaths of 5 meerkats apparently caused by poisoning linked to dye  ABC News
  4. Philadelphia Zoo meerkats dead remains mystery, possibly poisoned  WPVI-TV
  5. All 5 meerkats die from poisoning at Philadelphia Zoo within hours, officials say  FOX 29 Philadelphia

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