US EditionBird flu ravaging Antarctic wildlife, scientist warns
More than 50 south polar skuas died from H5N1 in 2023-24, marking the first confirmed wildlife mortality from the virus in Antarctica, researchers reported.
- Scientists are warning about a dangerous bird flu strain spreading across Antarctica, capable of killing 100% of infected fauna in short periods.
- The H5N1 virus has spread along 900 km of Antarctic coastline, infecting species like skuas, penguins, and seals, with over 50 skua deaths recorded in 2023-2024.
- Antarctic species often have small populations, heightening the risk from outbreaks like the global bird flu wave affecting animals worldwide since 2021.
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The presence of a particularly dangerous variant of avian influenza was detected in April 2024 on five labbes, marine birds mainly present in polar zones. New cases have been confirmed on about ten species, such as cormorants antarc...
The presence of a particularly dangerous variant of the disease was detected in April 2024 on five labbes.Since its detection, the virus has been transmitted to other native Antarctic speciesThe avian influenza virus is spreading in Antarctica and threatens the fauna of the icy continent, warns Chilean scientist Victor Neira in an interview granted Tuesday to AFP.The presence of a particularly dangerous variant of avian influenza was detected in…
H5N1 bird flu kills more than 50 skuas in first Antarctica wildlife die off
For the first time, deadly H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed as the cause of a wildlife die-off in Antarctica, killing more than 50 skuas during the 2023–2024 summers. Researchers on an Antarctic expedition found the virus ravaging these powerful seabirds, with some suffering severe neurological symptoms—twisted necks, circling behavior, and even falling from the sky. While penguins and fur seals were examined, skuas emerged as the primary victim…
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