Bird flu in Washington State wildlife sanctuary kills 20 big cats

Washington wildlife sanctuary goes into quarantine after bird flu kills 20 big cats The sanctuary said it's "heartbroken" after losing "over half" of the animals it cared for to bird flu. Rebecca Falconer Axios

Bird flu cases in Washington have spread to an animal sanctuary, resulting in the deaths of 20 big cats and forcing the center into quarantine until further notice.

The big picture: Wild Felid Advocacy Center in Shelton is working closely with public health officials to monitor workers and animals after the presence of bird flu (HPAI) was confirmed in some big cats at the sanctuary, per a statement on its website.

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