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wildlife1 year ago•1 min saved

Heroic Husband Fends Off Polar Bear to Save Wife in Canada

A Canadian man bravely fought off a polar bear with his bare hands to protect his wife in Fort Severn First Nation, Ontario. The man sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries, while the bear was later shot by a neighbor and died from its injuries. Polar bear attacks on humans are rare, often involving hungry or unwell bears, and climate change is pushing bears further inland, increasing the likelihood of such encounters. Experts advise fighting back if attacked by a polar bear, rather than playing dead.

via Futurism|

#canada #climatechange #polarbear

environment-and-wildlife2 years ago•1 min saved

"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•2 min saved

"Polar Bear in Alaska Marks First Species Fatality from Avian Flu"

An Alaskan polar bear has become the first recorded case of a polar bear dying from the avian influenza, as the virus continues to affect various species around the world. The bear was found dead in October near Utqiagvik, Alaska, and was confirmed by the state veterinarian to have died from the bird flu. This case has been reported to the World Organization for Animal Health. The outbreak of the bird flu, which started in North America in December 2021, has led to the infection of numerous wild birds, domestic flocks, and other wild mammals, and has also contributed to rising egg prices in the United States due to its impact on poultry.

via Daily Mail|

##alaska #avianinfluenza

environment-and-health2 years ago•7 min saved

"Polar Bear in Alaska Marks First Global Avian Flu Fatality, Signaling Virus Endurance"

A polar bear found dead near Utqiagvik, Alaska, has been confirmed as the first documented case of a polar bear dying from highly pathogenic avian influenza. This discovery highlights the virus's persistence and impact on wildlife, including endangered species. The bear likely contracted the virus by scavenging on dead birds, and the disease has affected various wild bird and mammal populations globally. The virus's durability and spread, even to remote areas and across continents, suggest it may become endemic in the wild, posing new challenges for wildlife management and conservation.

via Anchorage Daily News|

##alaska #avianinfluenza