Bird flu rampant among black vultures: Study points to year-round H5N1 circulation
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March 2, 2026
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 Scientific Reports. The actual toll of the virus on the integral species is likely exponentially higher, though, the researchers warned.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 3/2/2026