First Penguins Die In Antarctic Of Deadly H5N1 Bird Flu Strain, Experts Raise Alarm

La grippe aviaire s’approche de l’Antarctique : plus de 200 poussins manchots morts dans les Malouines

Plusieurs décès de manchots papous dus au virus H5N1 de l‘influenza aviaire hautement pathogène viennent d’être confirmés dans les îles proches de l’Antarctique. Les scientifiques craignent une propagation du virus chez les espèces du continent blanc.

A deadly type of bird flu has been found in donkey penguins for the first time. According to the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), which oversees international research on the southernmost continent, this raises concerns that the virus could spread to the vast penguin colonies in Antarctica in the future. But scientists aren't just worried about penguins.

Hundreds of penguin chicks die of bird flu in Falklands, millions more at risk

More than 200 penguin chicks have died in the Falklands Islands as a lethal strain of bird flu whips through the South Atlantic.

Bird flu was detected in Antarctica for the first time in October, and now penguins are also falling victim to the disease. Experts warn of disastrous consequences, but the virus is almost unstoppable.

Bird flu invades Antarctica: 200 gentoo penguin chicks found dead

The situation appears to be worsening, with over 200 gentoo penguin chicks and several adults found dead as of January 30.

A deadly form of bird flu has been found among donkey penguins for the first time. This is stated by the Scientific Committee for Antarctic Research (SCAR). The find has led to concerns that the virus could spread among Antarctica's huge penguin colonies. On January 19, scientists found 35 dead penguins on the Falkland Islands in the southern part of the Atlantic Ocean. Samples from two of the dead penguins proved positive with H5N1 bird flu. Th…