Tragic Loss: Cincinnati Zoo's Young Bonobo Succumbs to Virus
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WKRC TV Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Zoo is mourning the loss of a three-year-old bonobo named Amali, who passed away due to an RSV infection outbreak within the bonobo troop. Bonobos are highly susceptible to RSV and its accompanying secondary infections. The zoo is treating other bonobos with symptoms while allowing the troop to grieve and say their final goodbyes. Amali's keepers remember her as a small but mighty bonobo with a huge personality, and they encourage others to celebrate her life and support bonobo conservation efforts.