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Bird flu kills thousands of baby seals on Heard Island in Southern Ocean
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Research indicates that an H5 bird flu outbreak has killed over 13,000 southern elephant seal pups on Heard Island, representing a significant portion of the local population. Scientists warn that the virus is spreading among multiple Antarctic species, threatening vulnerable wildlife.
Why it matters
The mass mortality event highlights the devastating impact of avian influenza on isolated, vulnerable ecosystems and endangered species.
By Antarctic reporter Jano Gibson , ABC News
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