Norway reports Europe’s first case of bird flu in a polar bear

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Norwegian authorities have confirmed Europe's first case of bird flu in a polar bear, detected in the Svalbard region. This finding raises concerns about the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wildlife amidst ongoing environmental changes.

🇳🇴 Location: Svalbard — Sources: 10 — First seen: Last seen:
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