The H5N1 avian flu virus is causing widespread concern among the global scientific community, as it has been reported to infect 48 mammal species across 26 countries, including a notable impact on wildlife. In particular, the virus has led to the deaths of tens of thousands of seals and sea lions, significantly affecting marine ecosystems. A guillemot dying of avian flu symbolizes the virus's devastating impact on individual animals. Scientists are currently struggling to find effective measures to combat the spread of the virus, which has also prompted efforts to develop human vaccines by entities including Moderna. Additionally, the virus has reached remote locations such as Antarctica, killing seabirds and raising concerns about the potential impact on the next breeding season.
Bird flu is causing thousands of seal deaths. Scientists aren’t sure how to slow it down. https://t.co/be3DfJbckm
Bird flu is decimating seal and sea lion colonies. Scientists don’t know how to stop it https://t.co/1aZF2ygEvP
Avian influenza is killing tens of thousands of seals and sea lions in different corners of the world, disrupting ecosystems and flummoxing scientists who don’t see a clear way to slow the devastating virus. https://t.co/R4BvPZ1u5z
A deadly bird flu virus has killed a few seabirds in Antarctica so far, but many scientists are concerned about the next breeding season. https://t.co/kj4fM9VGvY
#Birds A guillemot dying of avian flu. He's so weak, every ripple knocks him down. No one will save him as he dies his quiet death, alone and unseen. 26 countries have now reported 48 mammal species infected by H5N1 virus Human vaccines are being developed by Moderna et al. https://t.co/hFcQqrPF7x