Avian flu may be killing Quebec harbour seals, scientists say - CBC.ca

According to Fisheries and Oceans Canada, it would be the first known case in Canada of H5N1 being passed from North American wild birds to marine mammals.

Months after avian flu was first detected in Quebec's birds, it's now affecting a new population: seals. Quebec scientists say they've found traces of avian flu in dead harbour seals that are washin… [+2636 chars]

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