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Mystery mass death of seals on remote, uninhabited Siberian island under investigation
By Jacklin Kwan published
Carcasses of seals, sea lions and birds were found on Tyuleniy Island in the Sea of Okhotsk by environmental groups who were there to clear up plastic pollution.

Highly pathogenic bird flu behind 'unusual deaths in cats' in Poland, WHO says
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A bird flu subtype called H5N1 has infected and killed dozens of cats in Poland.

Ultra-rare, deep-diving whale dies on New England beach with possible case of bird flu
By Sascha Pare published
A necropsy revealed that the animal may have been infected with avian influenza, which would be "a big deal" if it is confirmed by further testing, scientists say.

China reported 1st human death from H3N8 bird flu, WHO says
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A woman in China was the first person to die of the bird flu subtype H3N8.

Having trouble finding a 20-pound turkey? Blame bird flu.
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A highly pathogenic strain of bird flu has limited the nation's supply of large turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving.

H5N1 bird flu strain strikes 1st person in US
By Ben Turner published
The strain has infected millions of birds worldwide.

Rise in H5N6 bird flu may be explained by more-infectious variant, experts worry
By Nicoletta Lanese published
It may be that the H5N6 currently circulating transmits to humans more easily.
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