The Tokyo zoo reported the deaths of three lions due to heatstroke. The zoo indicated that 10 of its 16 lions have been ill. Japan has been facing an extreme heatwave since late July 2026.
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Three lions die at Tokyo zoo amid heatwave
Three lions at a Tokyo zoo have died from heatstroke as the country endures an extreme heatwave that began in late July. The zoo has noted that 10 of its 16 lions are currently ill.
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