The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

Black-headed gulls died, it is not believed any other species of birds are affected

Forty years after California condors were on the brink of extinction, aggressive conservation efforts and breeding-in-captivity programs remain as essential as ever

The term “gain of function” is often taken to refer to research with viruses that puts society at risk of an infectious disease outbreak for questionable gain. Some research on emerging viruses can result in variants that gain the ability to infect people but this does not necessarily mean the…

H5N1 bird flu may lead to extinction of species as data revealed by Guardian shows worst losses in decades

Long Boi, an Indian Runner Duck who lives at the University of York, has not been seen since mid-March as speculation is rife with fears he was killed by a fox or succumbed to bird flu

In 2021, avian influenza evolved into a new form – a new and remarkably lethal variant first found in Europe.

Bird flu, higher costs and the rise of meat-free options are pushing poultry producers to reduce flocks or give up entirely

While a human case is yet to be reported, results of a new study show clear signs that the animal borne disease is mutating to recognise human cells.

National Trust rangers brace for second year of mass deaths on islands off Northumberland coast

An outbreak last year killed more than 6,000 birds on the islands

A new study suggests that 'dog flu' could become a type of 'intermediate' for bird flu to adapt into something that could infect people sparking fears of another pandemic