This Breaks My Heart

Avian Influenza Reaches Antarctica's Mainland

In the past avian influenza has been confined mostly to domestic chickens and waterfowl, but a number of years ago it jumped into wild bird populations.  More recently it's also been reported in sea mammals, which is worrisome.

But my poor penguins.  They've never been exposed to this virus, which is deadly, and they live in tightly packed colonies.  I feel like I'm witnessing the slow death of our planet.
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