Mass mortality of southern elephant seals during multi-species outbreak of HPAI H5N1 on sub-Antarctic Heard Island

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HPAI H5N1 outbreak causes mass wildlife mortality in sub-Antarctic region | The article documents a severe ecological impact from the HPAI H5N1 outbreak on Heard Island, with mass mortality of southern elephant seal pups and suspected harm to penguin populations. While the study highlights the value of drone technology and surveillance for monitoring wildlife health, the negative ecological consequences are significant and align with planetary boundary concerns.