The chapter explores the alarming spread of a new bird flu virus through vulnerable wild animal populations like elephant seals, sea lions, and penguins in regions like South America and Antarctica. Experts are concerned about the potential ecological disaster and the risk of the virus evolving into a more significant threat to human health as it expands its reach through different mammal species. There is emphasis on the challenges of monitoring and containing the virus, highlighting the need for vigilance in remote locations like Antarctica.

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