A walrus in Norway died from bird flu, marking the first known case of the virus affecting a walrus.
A walrus has died from bird flu in Norway, marking the first recorded instance of the virus affecting a walrus. The animal was found on Hopen Island in the Svalbard archipelago last year. While tests conducted by a German laboratory showed the presence of bird flu, the exact strain was not determined. This comes after six dead walruses were discovered in the Svalbard islands last year, raising concerns about the potential spread of the virus among marine mammals.
April 29, 2024
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