Zoo takes precautions after seal’s death from bird flu
The Buttonwood Park Zoo is mourning the loss of Blue, a harbor seal that died from the bird flu earlier this month.
Harbor seal at New Bedford zoo dies after contracting bird flu, officials say
Blue was placed under veterinary observation on Jan. 31, but his condition had not yet been diagnosed when he died earlier this month.
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Buttonwood Park Zoo mourns loss of beloved seal to bird flu
Blue, a 21-year-old harbor seal and longtime favorite at Buttonwood Park Zoo, died earlier this month from complications related to bird flu. Zoo staff are now increasing precautions to protect his ...
Blue, Buttonwood Park Zoo’s harbor seal in New Bedford, dies from bird flu
A 21-year-old harbor seal at Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford, named Blue, died last week from highly pathogenic avian influenza, known as avian flu or bird flu. Diagnostic testing on Blue showed ...
Massachusetts zoo mourns beloved harbor seal who died of avian flu
Blue, a 21-year-old harbor seal, is believed to have contracted the virus through contact with a wild bird, zoo officials said.
Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing on Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong ...