10 penguins infected with bird flu on South Georgia, posing a concern for breeding season.

Bird flu has infected 10 penguins on South Georgia, a renowned wildlife haven. The H5N1 virus has already impacted other seabirds and mammals on the British Overseas Territory, with gentoo and king penguins now confirmed to be affected. As the breeding season ends, immediate impacts are limited, but concerns rise for the upcoming season when wildlife populations gather for breeding, potentially allowing the virus to spread more widely.

March 11, 2024
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