More than four out of every five dead black vultures examined by Uni of Georgia researchers tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, says a new study published in Nature.
The actual toll of the virus on the integral species is likely exponentially higher.
Black vultures’ indiscriminate scavenging appears to sustain transmission of the virus beyond the typical bird flu season, the study found. This is worrisome.
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More than four out of every five dead black vultures examined by University of Georgia researchers tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to a new study published in Nature’s Scientific Reports.www.newswise.com
