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Three lions die of suspected heatstroke at Tokyo zoo as Japan swelters
Three lions at a Tokyo zoo have died from suspected heatstroke, with others receiving treatment as high humidity challenges the zoo's 16 lions. Japan is experiencing extreme heat, with recent temperatures reaching 40C and a new 'cruelly hot day' designation.
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