Category: Environment

Elephant Seals in Argentina Face Century-Long Recovery After Bird Flu Wipes Out Breeding Populations

Elephant Seals in Argentina Face Century-Long Recovery After Bird Flu Wipes Out Breeding Populations

A brutal bird flu outbreak has decimated southern elephant seals in Argentina, nearly wiping out newborns and causing a 67% drop in breeding females. Scientists say the population may need up to 100 years to recover, warning of deep changes to the South Atlantic ecosystem.