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wildlifenature1 year ago

"Tragic End: NYC's Beloved Owl Flaco Succumbs to Rat Poison and Bird Herpes"

Flaco, the famous Eurasian eagle owl that escaped captivity and lived in New York City, was found to have fatal conditions including rat poison exposure and a pigeon virus, which would likely have killed him even if he hadn't collided with a building. The postmortem revealed severe tissue damage and inflammation in several organs due to the viral infection, as well as exposure to DDE, a breakdown product of the pesticide DDT. The combination of infectious disease, toxin exposures, and traumatic injuries ultimately led to Flaco's death, highlighting the hazards faced by wild birds, especially in an urban setting.

via The Guardian US|
#flaco#new-york-city#owl
wildlifenature1 year ago

"Central Park Zoo Owl Flaco's Tragic Death Linked to Bird Herpes and Rat Poison"

Flaco, the beloved owl who captivated New Yorkers, was found to have severe pigeon herpesvirus and evidence of rat poison in his system, which may have contributed to his death alongside a traumatic injury. The 13-year-old owl had adapted to city life after leaving his zoo habitat, but the combination of infectious disease, toxin exposures, and urban hazards ultimately led to his demise, highlighting the challenges faced by wild birds in an urban setting.

via NBC News|
#bird-herpes#central-park-zoo#flaco
wildlife1 year ago

"Tragic Death of Flaco the Owl: Rat Poison and Pigeon Herpes Found in System"

Flaco the Eurasian Eagle Owl, who captivated New Yorkers after escaping from the Central Park Zoo, tragically died after a necropsy revealed he had severe pigeon herpesvirus and four different rat poisons in his system. The 13-year-old owl, who had become a regular pigeon eater after his escape, was found to have been slowly poisoning himself with rat poison while feasting on rats in and around Central Park. The zoo attributed his death to a combination of infectious disease, toxin exposures, and traumatic injuries, ultimately placing the blame on the vandals who set him free.

via New York Post |
#central-park-zoo#flaco-the-owl#herpesvirus
wildlifenature1 year ago

"Tragic Death of Flaco the Owl: Zoo Reveals Necropsy Results and Wildlife Deaths in New York City"

Flaco, the Eurasian eagle owl who escaped from Central Park Zoo, died from severe herpesvirus and exposure to rat poison, according to a post-mortem necropsy report released by the Wildlife Conservation Society. The report revealed that the owl had contracted the virus from eating pigeons and had been exposed to anticoagulant rodenticides commonly used for rat control in New York City. The report also found trace amounts of DDE, a breakdown product of the pesticide DDT, but it did not contribute to his death. Flaco's death was ultimately attributed to a combination of factors including infectious disease, toxin exposures, and traumatic injuries, highlighting the hazards faced by wild birds, especially in an urban setting.

via ABC News|
#central-park-zoo#eurasian-eagle-owl#herpesvirus
environment1 year ago

"High Levels of Rat Poison Found in Flaco the Owl's System: Zoo Releases Cause of Death"

Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped from the Central Park Zoo and lived on the loose in Manhattan, died with potentially lethal amounts of rat poison and a severe pigeon virus in his system, according to a necropsy conducted by the Bronx Zoo. The findings validated concerns about the hazards faced by wild birds in urban settings, highlighting the dangers of toxin exposure and traumatic injuries.

via The New York Times|
#central-park-zoo#environment#flaco