Thousands of penguins die in Antarctica and it is presumed to be a consequence of bird flu

20 million pairs of penguins breed in Antarctica each year.

7 de April de 2024 14:06

H5N1 flu is becoming a cause for concern; last year, wolves, elephant seals and flamingos were also affected.

In Adelie, Antarctica, researchers from Australia's Federation University are doing a field study to test whether the H5N1 bird flu virus is responsible for the deaths of thousands of penguins.

By Agenda Malvinas

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