King Penguins Infected By Bird Flu for the First Time
Scientists confirmed the presence of bird flu in king penguins for the first time. This comes after finding the virus in other birds and mammals on South Georgia Island near Antarctica. Experts are concerned about the potential impact on penguin populations, especially as they huddle together during winter breeding season.
Bird flu, a sickness that affects birds, has been found in king penguins for the first time. This discovery was made by British scientists who have been keeping an eye on penguin groups on South Georgia Island near Antarctica.
Several king penguins from Will Point and gentoo penguins from Bird Island have tested positive for this bird flu. The scientists collected samples from these islands and sent them to a lab in the UK for testing.
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