Episode
Bird Flu Ravages Antarctic Seal Pups
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 113
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Summary
A deadly bird flu outbreak has devastated Antarctic wildlife, killing thousands of seal pups and hundreds of adult penguins on remote Australian territories. The H5N1 strain, previously unseen in Australia’s external islands, has hit southern elephant seals hardest—over 75% of pups on Heard Island perished. Scientists warn this is a wake-up call, as the virus threatens to spread to the mainland, urging vigilance and ongoing monitoring across Antarctic regions. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9be3978086db32bf