In addition to the two deaths, Woodland Park Zoo says another four geese in the flock have tested positive for bird flu.
SEATTLE — Woodland Park Zoo is taking new steps to protect its birds from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) after two geese from the same flock recently died from the illness.
The first goose, named “HMB” for the “Husky Marching Band” due to his high-step walk, died on Nov. 14; test results later showed he tested positive for bird flu. A second goose, named Ketchup, also died from bird flu “around the same time,” the zoo announced on Tuesday.
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