Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why
- Posted on June 19, 2026
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Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why
A deadly strain of bird flu sweeping through remote islands near Antarctica has devastated the native wildlife population, killing an estimated 13,000 seal pups, as well as penguins and seabirds, researchers say.
