Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why (opens in new tab)

By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — A deadly strain of bird flu sweeping through remote islands near Antarctica has devastated the native wildlife population, killing an estimated 13,000 seal pups, as well as penguins and seabirds, researchers say. Drone surveys conducted by the Australian Antarctic Program in October and January revealed “sobering” images of seal The post appeared first on <a href="