H5N1 avian influenza has led to the deaths of at least 150 million wild and domestic birds, and the virus seems to be mutating to infect mammals.
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Bird flu type A H5N1, spreading in animals, could become a concern for people – Chicago Sun-Times
And there are avian viruses that spread naturally in wild aquatic birds like ducks and geese, then to chickens and other domesticated poultry.
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First case of highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in wild bobcat in California – KSL TV
It was wearing a GPS collar as part of a study by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The HPAI H5N1 virus was first detected in wild birds …
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Florida Commissioners Advance Rules Aimed at Curbing Bird Deaths at Skyway Pier
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted today to move forward with proposed regulations meant to address bird deaths and …
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The animals that captivated New Yorkers this year: Where are they now? – Gothamist
The Wild Bird Fund also said they hoped the pigeon’s death would serve as a reminder to everyone to never use birds as props: “We hope the tale of his …
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Evers seeks funds for Oneida Nation’s environmental project in budget | Green Bay Press-Gazette
The Oneida Nation also started a bird monitoring project on its restoration … Experts say wild rice is an essential food source for many of the …
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Paraguay on alert due to “imminent risk” of bird flu outbreak – Prensa Latina
The Asuncion government and two Argentinean provinces reported at least one case of bird flu in wild birds, according to Jose Carlos Martin, …
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Woke Willy Wonka, New Orleans mayor flips the bird, and more from Fox News Opinion
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Bird flu is not a risk for the general public, government says – Buenos Aires Herald
In total, SENASA has confirmed five cases among wild birds and birds raised on small farms – the first one in Jujuy on February 14 and the latest …
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Avian flu and you: How you can help protect local bird populations | VailDaily.com
Song birds do not seem to be as likely to contract avian flu as poultry and waterfowl. Rick Spitzer/For the Vail Daily. Colorado Parks and Wildlife …
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