Biosecurity

Two eight-month-old tiger cubs died from panleukopenia virus infection at Bandung Zoo. Mayor Muhammad Farhan expressed deep shock and ordered a comprehensive review of the zoo's management. The city government aims to complete improvements within one month.

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An abandoned 85kg alligator snapping turtle found eating fish in a Hong Kong pond has prompted animal rights activists to demand a list of approved pets and tougher penalties for releasing animals into the wild. Experts say the discovery highlights the city's lag in biosecurity measures. The turtle, now named Yoshi, has been transferred to a community education base.