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National Zoo deaths under federal investigation
The Smithsonian National Zoo facing scrutiny after nearly two dozen animal deaths over several years. A Congress panel probes causes amid questions about leadership by Lucy Spelman and accreditation concerns. The zoo operates under provisional accreditation with funding and facility issues cited.
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