Japan's Heatwave Claims Lives of 3 Lions at Tokyo Zoo

A heatwave in Japan has killed three lions at a zoo in Tokyo. The zoo announced that 10 out of 16 lions have health problems.Some lions showed severe symptoms such as inability to stand and loss of consciousness before they died. The lions were affected by Japan's high humidity.The temperature in Japan has risen to 40 degrees Celsius in recent weeks, with authorities describing the period as 'ruthless heat days'.The heatwave in Japan is threatening the lives of both humans and animals.In South Korea, the temperature reached 42.5 degrees Celsius, the highest in 122 years. At least 16 people have died due to the heat, and over 2,000 people have suffered heat-related health problems.Experts warn that the Super El Nino event in the Pacific Ocean may lead to higher temperatures worldwide in the coming months.