Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:41am on 27 Feb 2024,Tuesday Health & Wellness
Deadly bird flu detected for the first time in mainland Antarctica, posing a threat to penguin colonies. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus found in dead skua seabirds near Argentine base. H5N1 strain confirmed, with potential to spread rapidly among densely packed penguin colonies. Argentine and Spanish scientists collaborate on testing, confirming virus presence. Concerns raised about virus impact on Antarctic bird populations.
