"Antarctic Penguins Succumb to Deadly H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak"
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Highly lethal bird flu virus H5N1 has been detected in Antarctic penguins for the first time, with dead gentoo penguins testing positive and suspected cases in king penguins. This poses a new threat to penguin populations already facing pressures from climate change, pollution, and commercial fishing. The virus's spread and impact on Antarctic penguin populations are still unclear, but the potential for rapid transmission in crowded colonies raises concerns for mass mortalities.
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- Survey in Falklands' small islands shows avian flu is continues to threaten MercoPress
- H5N1 virus kills first penguins in Antarctica: Experts raise concern over its deadly impact PINKVILLA
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