Bird flu kills more than 75% of baby seals on remote Australian island, study finds
A new study reveals that the H5N1 bird flu strain has killed over 75% of southern elephant seal pups on Australia's remote Heard Island. Researchers also observed significant mortality rates among penguin populations, marking a severe impact on Antarctic wildlife.
Why it matters
The rapid spread of H5N1 among marine mammals in remote regions highlights the escalating threat of the virus to global biodiversity.
Figure caption, Footage showed mass death of southern elephant seals on remote Australian island
The article provides a factual summary of scientific research findings without editorializing.
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