Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag A deadly bird flu outbreak killed nearly half the female southern elephant seals on South Georgia from 2022 to 2024.

flag A deadly H5N1 avian influenza outbreak has killed nearly half of the breeding female southern elephant seals on South Georgia, with a 47% population decline recorded between 2022 and 2024. flag The virus, likely spread through contaminated environments or close contact in dense breeding colonies, has also affected other marine mammals. flag Researchers using drone surveys documented losses of up to 60% in some colonies, equating to roughly 53,000 missing females. flag Experts warn the impact will persist for decades, threatening long-term recovery and ecosystem stability, and stress the need for ongoing monitoring to track the outbreak's effects.

16 Articles

Further Reading