Regular surveillance and rapid sequencing in coastal wildlife help researchers identify viral mutations and assess their ...

South American sea lions and an elephant seal line the beach as kelp gulls fly above. (Ralph Vanstreels/UC Davis) When the H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus was discovered on a poultry farm ...

When the H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus was discovered on a poultry farm in Asia in 1996, there was little indication that it would become so widespread and so destructive. Within 30 ...

Last week, a day that ecologists and virologists in California have feared for years finally arrived. Officials confirmed seven weaned northern elephant seal pups tested positive for highly pathogenic ...

France reports new bird flu outbreaks in southwestern farms shortly after easing restrictions. Despite vaccination efforts, the H5N1 virus continues to impact poultry, leading to the culling of ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Experts are rushing to figure out how to contain and prevent spread of the virus. Governor ...

France reported outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu ​on two farms in ‌the southwestern part of the country, the World Organisation for ​Animal Health said on ​Thursday.

Influenza vaccination continues to protect children from influenza-related outpatient visits and hospitalizations, according ...

An elephant seal bellows at Año Nuevo State Park in Pescadero, California, on Feb. 8, 2026. (Photo by Annie Barker/Stocktonia/CatchLight Local/Report for America ...