"Devastating Flu Strain Threatens Hundreds of Ocean Animal Species"
A "catastrophic" H5N1 wildlife pandemic has caused mass die-offs of over 300 species of birds and animals, including elephant seals, polar bears, and various other mammals, with millions of birds on US poultry farms also affected. The flu strain has spread to every continent except Australia and Antarctica, with concerns rising as it reaches the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. Scientists fear the potential for H5N1 to impact human populations, emphasizing the need for vigilance and continued monitoring of the situation.