The Dallas Zoo also confirmed that they have increased their security measures in the aftermath of the vulture’s death and the leopard’s escape. While the Dallas Zoo was eventually able to recover the clouded leopard, officials had to shut down the zoo and an investigation into that incident -- which police are calling “an intentional act” -- is ongoing. “The animal care team is heartbroken over this tremendous loss,” said the Dallas Zoo following the announcement of the vulture’s death. “Please keep them in your thoughts as they process what has happened.”Investigations into both of the incidents are ongoing. Endangered vulture dies 'unusual' death at Dallas Zoo as string of suspicious incidents continue originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News January 24, 2023 17:01 UTC