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Whenever they encountered sick or dead animals, the scientists collected tissue and environmental samples and conducted necropsies to determine the cause of death.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026

Pathologists will carry out necropsies on the animals, looking for neurological disease like rabies or signs of human DNA.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

At least six animals have pending necropsies, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025

He was reinstated when the necropsies of those horses were inconclusive.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

She told him that she had just finished the necropsies of the seven animals.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston