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THU · 2026-07-09 · 02:53 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0709-91453
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Lions dead, zebras on the run as floodwaters devastate zoo in southern China

Guigang Zoo in China's Guangxi region has lost over 100 animals due to severe flooding. The zoo reported on Wednesday that damaged cages led to the escape or death of various animals, including two zebras, 30 peacocks, two ostriches, nine deer, and multiple parrots.

Phoebe ZhangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-09 · 02:53 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Lions dead, zebras on the run as floodwaters devastate zoo in southern China
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Guigang Zoo in China's Guangxi region has lost over 100 animals due to severe flooding. The zoo reported on Wednesday that damaged cages led to the escape or death of various animals, including two zebras, 30 peacocks, two ostriches, nine deer, and multiple parrots. In response, the zoo has appealed to the public via social media for assistance in locating the animals, emphasizing the need for tips to ensure both public and animal safety. They also cautioned that some animals, such as ostriches and raccoons, may pose a threat if approached.

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The zoo is asking the public for tips to help find the escaped animals.

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Two zebras, 30 peacocks, two ostriches, nine deer, and multiple parrots were among the animals lost.

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More than 100 animals were lost in flooding at a zoo in China's Guangxi Zhang autonomous region.

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Some animals, including ostriches and raccoons, can attack when scared.

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A zoo in Guangxi Zhang autonomous region has lost more than 100 animals in the flooding that is affecting southern China, with the zookeeper calling for help from the public on social media.According to an official notice on Wednesday, two zebras, 30 peacocks, two ostriches, nine deer and multiple parrots were among the animals lost when some of the cages at the Guigang Zoo were damaged.“To ensure public safety and that of those animals, we implore the public to provide tips to assist in finding them,” the zoo said. “Please keep a safe distance, as some animals including ostriches and raccoons can attack in fear.”
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