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Avian Influenza H5N1 Confirmed in Northern Elephant Seals for the First Time in California
Seven weaned elephant seal pups at Año Nuevo State Park have tested positive for the H5N1 virus, marking a significant expansion of the pathogen into West Coast marine mammal populations. Federal laboratories confirmed the cases on Tuesday evening, prompting immediate concerns for the health of the colony.
February 25, 2026388 views
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