Gentoo Penguins Hit by H5N1 Bird Flu on Heard Island
A deadly outbreak of the H5N1 avian influenza virus has been confirmed among gentoo penguins on Heard Island, raising concerns for wildlife conservation in the remote Australian territory.
A deadly outbreak of the H5N1 avian influenza virus has been confirmed among gentoo penguins on Heard Island, raising concerns for wildlife conservation in the remote Australian territory.
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