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St. Louis Zoo under some pressure for recent deaths, illnesses

St. Louis Public Radio
Published March 13, 2009 at 1:50 AM CDT
Muchana, an 8-year-old great ape, died after becoming entangled in ropes.
Saint Louis Zoo
Muchana, an 8-year-old great ape, died after becoming entangled in ropes.

By Catherine Wolf, KWMU

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kwmu/local-kwmu-825720.mp3

KWMU's Catherine Wolf takes an in depth look at recent animal health issues at the St. Louis Zoo.

St. Louis, MO – While the St. Louis Zoo is coming to terms with recent animal deaths and illnesses, it is also under fire from some citizens and animal rights groups. They question whether the zoo has been negligent in its animal care.
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