Scientists confirm first cases of bird flu on mainland Antarctica

Fears for penguin colonies after the discovery of the highly contagious H5N1 virus in two dead skuasBird flu has reached mainland of Antarctica for the first time, officials have confirmed.The H5N1 virus was found on Friday in two dead scavenging birds called skuas near Primavera Base, the Argentinian scientific research station on the Antarctic peninsula.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 26, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Phoebe Weston Tags: Bird flu Birds Wildlife World news Animals Environment Antarctica Conservation Source Type: news