Three snow leopards have died at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo in the US state of Nebraska of complications from Covid-19.
The zoo made the announcement in a Facebook post, describing the deaths of the three leopards — named Ranney, Everest, and Makalu — as “truly heartbreaking”.
"We are all grieving together," the zoo added.
The zoo began treating the leopards and two Sumatran tigers for the virus last month. The zoo said the tigers, Axl and Kumar, had "made a seemingly full recovery from their illness".
The zoo said it remained open to the public and continues to take precautions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 to humans and animals.
It added: "We will continue following the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) and CDC guidelines to ensure the safety of our animals, staff, and community."
Zoos across the country, including at the St Louis Zoo and the Denver Zoo, have battled Covid-19 outbreaks among their animals.
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