How did avian influenza arrive in Antarctica?
Publisher |
ABC Podcasts
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Daily News
News
Publication Date |
Sep 03, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:05:45

International research has revealed how the highly pathogenic avian flu virus H5-N1 spread into wildlife on the island of South Georgia and the sub-Antarctic Falkland Islands.

A genetic assessment has found the virus spread from South America, infecting birds and two species of seals. 

  • Guest: Dr Jane Younger, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies -University of Tasmania
  • Producer: David Cook 

This episode currently has no reviews.

Submit Review
This episode could use a review!

This episode could use a review! Have anything to say about it? Share your thoughts using the button below.

Submit Review