Malaria outbreak kills majority of penguins at Dudley Zoo
Malaria outbreak kills majority of penguins at Dudley Zoo
Penguins are particularly susceptible to avian malaria, which is spread via mosquitos (Picture: SWNS)
An outbreak of avian malaria has killed more than two thirds of the largest Humboldt penguin colonies in the UK.
Keepers at Dudley Zoo have been left ‘heartbroken’ after around 50 of the 69 birds in their care succumbed to the parasitic disease.
A spokeswoman said the situation was ‘still…