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Three lionesses die in Japanese zoo from possible heat stroke

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Three lionesses died in a Japanese zoo during a heat wave. Organizations like PETA linked the deaths to the animals' captive conditions.

Three lionesses died in a Japanese zoo during a heat wave.2,1 Animal rights groups such as PETA attributed the deaths to possible heat stroke.2,1 PETA reported that the animals' continued captivity was one of the reasons for their death.1

Dozens of people have died in Japan during the same heat wave that affected the animals.2

Why it matters

  • PETA is an international animal rights organization founded in 1980.1

  • A heat wave is defined as a prolonged period of abnormally high temperatures, usually accompanied by high humidity.2

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2 source reports

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  1. 1

    El Pais · ES

    Polémica en Japón por la muerte de tres leonas en un zoo en plena ola de calor

    Aug 4, 2026

    Factliner text translated from Spanish

  2. 2

    DW Espanol · DE

    Tres leonas mueren por posible golpe de calor en un zoológico de Japón

    Aug 4, 2026

    Factliner text translated from Spanish

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