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H5N1 Avian Influenza

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Thousands of penguins could be wiped out across Antarctica as the continent braces for the arrival of bird flu, experts fear.

In an exclusive interview with the Telegraph, the head of polar regions for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office warned that the infection, which has killed millions of birds across the globe over the past year, will have deadly consequences once it reaches the region.

β€œIt could be absolutely devastating,” said Dr Jane Rumble, OBE. β€œWe’re saying when, not if.”

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

It really sucks. :( I think Australia will soon be the only continent it hasn't spread to (yet).

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Geeze. Why can't the handful of countries that share governance of the cruise lines and Antarctica just tell them no tourist? Absolute failure at every level.