2 snowy owls found dead in Toronto park were infected with avian flu: conservation authority | CBC News
Briefly

"We only know that it is a highly pathogenic avian flu, which has been present across North America for the last few years. This is concerning because it is a contagious virus that causes high mortality in infected animals."
"Influenza A (H5N1) is a subtype of avian influenza virus that mainly infects birds, but has been identified in other animals and has caused rare and sporadic infections in humans."
"The public is reminded to avoid contact with sick or dead birds or other wildlife to avoid potential exposure to avian flu. Do not touch, feed or handle them."
Read at www.cbc.ca
[
|
]