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Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why
A deadly strain of bird flu sweeping through remote islands near Antarctica has devastated the native wildlife population, killing an estimated 13,000 seal pups, as well as penguins and seabirds, researchers say.
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19 Jun 2026 05:40
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A deadly strain of bird flu sweeping through remote islands near Antarctica has devastated the native wildlife population, killing an estimated 13,000 seal pups, as well as penguins and seabirds, researchers say.
A deadly strain of bird flu sweeping through remote islands near Antarctica has devastated the native wildlife population, killing an estimated 13,000 seal pups, as well as penguins and seabirds, res…
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- Source: CNN
- Byline: Kathleen Magramo
- Published: 19 Jun 2026 05:40
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