Science‘Popular in the show’: Noodle-like organisms in a dead sea lion’s heart reveal the severity of zoos lacking veterinarians

A zoo requested a post-mortem examination of a California sea lion familiar from its popular sea lion show. The animal’s death had been thought to be linked to dermatitis. The examination instead uncovered unexpected organisms in its heart, described as resembling somen noodles. The finding tells a troubling story about the serious consequences of a zoo operating without a veterinarian.

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TToyo Keizai★★☆☆☆2026-07-19 00:00Original