THE FUSE

72 captive tigers in Thailand have died from rampant infections, igniting fresh animal welfare concerns. An outbreak ravaged a tiger farm in eastern Thailand, killing 72 animals in under a month. Bacterial infections tore through crowded enclosures, fueled by contaminated water and waste. Tigers in Thailand, mostly captive for breeding or tourism, battled respiratory distress and gut failures. Local authorities confirmed the toll, with autopsies revealing sepsis in most cases.