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Species such as Florida panthers, skunks, otters and primates are on top of the list to vaccinate.

ZooTampa is beginning to administer COVID-19 vaccines to animals deemed most susceptible to the virus, the zoo announced on Thursday.

ZooTampa says it hasn't had any animals test positive but is beginning by vaccinating animals that have been identified as most susceptible to COVID-19.

More than 230 animals at the San Diego Zoo have received a COVID-19 vaccination.

Wildlife experts grapple with 'disturbing' rate of manatee deaths Catherine Hawley reports TAMPA, Fla. - 2021 is a little more than halfway over, but it’s already the deadliest year on record for Florida’s manatees. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says the unprecedented manatee deaths are happening because of seagrass loss and starvation. Experts are still working to figure out the solution and it’s challenging. At least 841 manatees have died from January 1 through July 2. "It's disturbing, it's really disturbing," said Dr. Cynthia Stringfield, the vice pres...