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environment-and-wildlife2 years ago

"Polar Bear Fatality Marks H5N1 Bird Flu's Global Reach"

A polar bear in Alaska has died from the H5N1 bird flu virus, marking the first known case in the species. The bear was found dead in December near Utquiagvik after scavenging on infected bird carcasses. The H5N1 outbreak, which began in 2021, has affected wildlife in over 80 countries, leading to millions of wild bird deaths and also impacting other animals such as bears, eagles, and seals. The spread of the virus to remote areas and vulnerable species like polar bears, which are already at risk due to climate change, raises concerns about potential ecological disasters.

via Mint|
##alaska#birdflu
environment-and-wildlife2 years ago

"Polar Bear in Alaska Marks First Known Avian Flu Fatality Amid Global Spread"

A polar bear in Alaska has died from a highly pathogenic form of H5N1 bird flu, marking the first known case in the species. The virus, which has spread globally since 2020, has infected a wide range of wild birds and mammals but has not caused significant die-offs in most wild mammal populations. The polar bear's infection adds to concerns about the impact of the virus on vulnerable species, particularly as the polar bear is already threatened by climate change. The mode of transmission to the polar bear is uncertain, and it is unclear if other polar bears have been infected, posing challenges for wildlife monitoring in remote regions.

via The New York Times|
##alaska#birdflu
environment-and-wildlife2 years ago

Alaskan Polar Bear Becomes First Known Species Fatality to Avian Flu H5N1

A polar bear in Alaska has died from the H5N1 bird flu virus, marking the first known case in the species and highlighting the spread of the virus to remote regions. The virus, which has killed millions of wild birds and thousands of mammals globally, poses a significant threat to unique polar ecosystems and has already caused increased mortality in species like seals and skuas in the Antarctic. Scientists fear that the virus could lead to a major ecological disaster if it infects remote penguin populations. The situation underscores the vulnerability of polar wildlife to emerging diseases and the potential impacts of climate change on disease dynamics.

via The Guardian|
##antarcticecosystems#birdflupandemic