Scientists have confirmed the presence of a deadly type of bird flu on the mainland of Antarctica for the first time, posing a potential risk to the region's large penguin colonies. The H5 subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza was discovered near a polar research base on the northern tip of Antarctica, raising concerns about mass mortality of penguins and other unique animals in the area.
Flying to Antarctica today. Can't wait to see my penguin friends again :D ! https://t.co/z1Nu9Z9iQU
A deadly strain of bird flu has been found on mainland Antarctica for the first time, according to scientists, raising concerns over the risk of mass mortality of the continent’s huge colonies of penguins and other animals found nowhere else on Earth. https://t.co/m3Stw9yrU1
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The H5 subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been found on mainland Antarctica for the first time, Spain's Science Ministry announced on Sunday. https://t.co/a6HavlzpPo
Avian flu reaches Antarctica's mainland The birds were found near a polar research base on the northern tip of Antarctica. https://t.co/0RAbXeKsiG Photo: Pablo Caceres Contreras/ Flickr cc https://t.co/IQok12mn2F
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⚠️ BIRD FLU REACHES MAINLAND ANTARCTICA FOR FIRST TIME, SCIENTISTS SAY (Reuters) A deadly type of bird flu has been confirmed on the mainland of Antarctica for the first time, scientists said, a potential risk for the southern region's huge penguin colonies. "This discovery… https://t.co/MGFrSPWIRo
❖ BIRD FLU REACHES MAINLAND ANTARCTICA FOR FIRST TIME, SCIENTISTS SAY