Suspected Food Poisoning Kills Over 70 Tigers at Famous Farm

Tiger Kingdom, a famous tourist attraction in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, has closed for 14 days and restricted access for disinfection after an unusual number of tiger deaths. As of February 20, 2024, over 70 tigers have died without a clear cause, though initial suspicions point to fresh chicken from a well-known private farm used as tiger feed. The carcasses have been sent to Chiang Mai University's Veterinary Faculty for examination, with surviving tigers relocated to a care center in Mae Taeng. Local conservation officials are treating the mass deaths as highly unusual and have initiated a comprehensive investigation. There are also unconfirmed rumors of veterinarians falling ill after conducting the autopsies, raising concerns about potential avian flu transmission.