"Global Spread of Avian Flu Raises Concerns for Human Health"

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, has been spreading from pole to pole, infecting numerous bird and mammal species from Africa to Asia to Europe. The virus has caused mass casualties in wildlife, including northern gannets in Europe and southern elephant seals in Argentina, and has affected millions of birds in the United States. Experts warn of the potential for the virus to become a pandemic, emphasizing the need for vigilance and new strategies to control its spread and protect both wildlife and humans.