A deadly type of bird flu has been found in gentoo penguins for the first time ; ... Samples taken from two of the dead penguins came back positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, ...

Editor’s Note (2/27/24): On February 25 the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) reported that avian influenza had been confirmed in dead skuas found near Primavera Base on the Antarctic ...

A deadly bird flu strain reached mainland Antarctica for the first time, leading scientists to worry about the fate of its penguins and other species.

H5N1 flu has been confirmed in Gentoo penguins for the first time. Over 20 Gentoo chicks have been reported dead from the virus or are showing symptoms of this highly contagious strain of bird flu.

Samples taken from two of the dead penguins came back positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Ralph Vanstreels, a veterinarian who works with SCAR. Sign up here.

Hundreds of elephant seals dead as bird flu hits Antarctic, raising fears penguins could be next ... "There is a likely chance it could be avian influenza," colloquially known as bird flu.

The Bird flu virus has been found in king penguins near Antarctica. The UK’s Animal and Plant Health Agency (Apha) has tested for the H5N1 virus on the island of South Georgia since several ...

By 1955 it was determined to be a type A influenza virus, and in 1981, it became known as avian influenza, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Antarctic expedition has confirmed the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI H5N1) in the Weddell Sea, affecting various species, including penguins and crabeater seals.

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Zoo officials said Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, their barnyard birds, waterfowl and penguins have been brought indoors and off exhibit due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Sue Beyer File Photo | For ...