In a startling turn of events, researchers in Antarctica have uncovered a widespread die-off of Adélie penguins, attributed to the H5N1 avian flu. This discovery, which initially reported at least 532 dead penguins, hints at a death toll potentially reaching into the thousands. The arrival of H5N1 in Antarctica’s pristine environments represents a worrisome spread […]
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