Bird flu found in mammals near Antarctica for the first time, scientists say

Bird flu found in mammals near Antarctica for the first time, scientists say

Bird flu has made its way into fur and elephant seal populations for the first time on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, a team of scientists confirmed on Thursday, setting off alarm bells for conservationists as the highly contagious disease has already killed millions of birds worldwide. Scientists first suspected the presence of avian […]

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Neil the Seal Goes Viral, Prompting Concern for His Welfare

Neil the Seal Goes Viral, Prompting Concern for His Welfare

A three-year-old Southern Elephant seal, affectionately dubbed Neil the Seal, has gone viral on the internet. An Instagram account with the handle @neiltheseal22 has amassed over 65,000 followers. The account documents the antics of juvenile Neil, who already weighs a whopping 1,300 pounds. However, wildlife experts have raised concerns about the seal’s safety in the […]

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