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Avian flu detected in penguins on Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands government has confirmed that there have been two confirmed cases of bird flu among gentoo penguins on Sea Lion Island, which is part of the British overseas territory. "Further results [are] pending, there are however many more dying in similar circumstances," a spokeswoman said. So far, more than 200 chicks and some adults have been found dead. Sea Lion Island - a popular excursion destination - has been closed to visitors since January 19, as has Steeple Jason Island in t

Survey in Falklands small islands shows avian flu is continues to threaten

Following on the Falkland Islands Natural Resources Department update on confirmed avian influenza (bird flu) case – Steeple Jason Island, northwest of the archipelago, it has been reported that Falklands Conservation carried out a surveillance visit in January 2024 and found dead albatross chicks in their thousands as well as low levels of rockhopper and skua mortalities. A further set of several more swabs were collected.

Falklands, new confirmed avian influenza case: black browed albatross

On Tuesday 28 November 2023 a black-browed albatross, that was found dead on Steeple Jason, was swabbed for highly pathogenic avian influenza. A positive result was returned.

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