The H5N1 virus strain, which has been circulating among poultry and wild birds for years, is responsible for the outbreaks in both countries.
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Endangered seabirds on the brink as bird flu rips through colonies – NationalWorld
… in a row that a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza – also called avian or bird flu – outbreak has swept through the UK’s wild bird populations, …
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First bird sample to test positive for West Nile Virus in McLean County | WICS
Mosquitoes bite birds, become infected, then pass that infection when they bite people or other animals,” said Tom Anderson, Director of MCHD …
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How an Eagle County student hopes to grow 4-H participation with an unlikely bird | VailDaily.com
The biggest bird, it turns out, is an ostrich. Pike found Marshmallow and Marty on Craigslist, making the trip to Colorado Springs to pick up the male …
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This bird can predict the intensity of a hurricane season. Here’s how. – National Geographic
The veery thrush will time its migrations months in advance to avoid dangerous storms in the Atlantic Ocean. How are these birds so attuned to the …
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Up, up and away: State park returns birds of prey to the wild – crossville-chronicle.com
The birds — two barred owls and a red-shouldered hawk — had been injured and found in various areas of Tennessee but cared for by Happinest Wildlife …
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It’s not a bird or a plane, it’s an adult on a Big Wheel; Danger Wheel returns – WCPO
CINCINNATI — Neither bird, nor plane, nor DC hero himself can stand up to those brave enough to hurtle down 12th Street in Pendleton on an adult …
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Managing common avian emergencies – DVM360
Critical conditions in birds, plus tips on remaining calm when presented … avian emergencies and her advice for addressing these pets with ease.
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Brits warned to stay away from beaches amid bird flu outbreak – symptoms you should know
Current outbreaks have decimated animal populations, including poultry and wild birds, with at least 292 cases of the H5N1 strain having been recorded …
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Norway and Finland facing bird flu crisis – TVP World
Bird flu has put livestock at risk and restricted travel in certain areas. … Neighboring Finland also said wild birds were heavily affected and …
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