532 Adelie penguins found dead in Antarctica, H5N1 bird flu virus suspected; samples sent to labs.

532 dead Adelie penguins were discovered in Antarctica, prompting suspicions of the H5N1 bird flu virus as the cause. Thousands more are believed to have died, with samples sent to labs for further analysis. The H5N1 virus has been spreading rapidly in wildlife since arriving in South America in 2022 and poses a significant threat to vulnerable penguin populations and other animals affected by climate change.

April 04, 2024
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