Bird Flu Threatens Antarctica: '100% Kill Rate' Feared for Infected Fauna

• A Chilean researcher warns of a bird flu strain in Antarctica capable of killing 100% of infected fauna.
• The lethal strain was identified in April 2024 in skuas and has since spread to other species.
• Cases have been found in Antarctic cormorants, kelp gulls, Adelie and gentoo penguins, and Antarctic fur seals.
• The virus has spread throughout the accessible Antarctic region, posing a severe threat to small populations.
• A global wave of bird flu since 2021 has already caused thousands of deaths, including Humboldt penguins in Chile.