"Royal Navy's Efforts to Safeguard Penguins from Apocalyptic Avian Influenza Threat"

The H5N1 avian influenza virus poses an existential threat to global wildlife, infecting over 150 avian species and dozens of mammalian species worldwide. The virus, exacerbated by the climate crisis, has caused massive die-offs in bird populations, including seabirds and elephant seals in Argentina. It has also infected a diverse range of mammals, raising concerns about potential spillover to humans. Urgent action is needed to develop specific and universal vaccines, safeguard biodiversity, and protect the natural environment to prevent another pandemic.