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Concerns over highly pathogenic influenza viruses in wild birds and domestic poultry in Alaska were discussed during a Strait Science webinar held over Zoom on Thursday, March 28. This event hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Northwest Campus and Alaska Sea Grant highlighted the need for a comprehensive understanding of the virus and its impact on marine mammals, along with food safety and security concerns for Alaskans.

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Researchers in Alaska recently confirmed a polar bear found dead in Utqiagvik died from highly pathogenic avian influenza.

In the last two years, as more wild birds got sick, different animals like dolphins, porpoises, seals, foxes, and otters also got the disease.

A polar bear found dead in Alaska has become the first of its species known to have been killed by the bird flu outbreak sweeping the globe.

The highly pathogenic influenza that has already killed vast numbers of birds and numerous mammals continues to circulate in the world’s wild populations.

The highly pathogenic influenza that just claimed its first known polar bear victim continues to circulate in the world’s wild populations

A polar bear found dead on Alaska’s North Slope is the first of the species known to have been killed by the highly pathogenic avian influenza that is circulating among animal populations around the world.

Larger than life: Former state Senate President James Peyton "Pate" Philip Jr. -- the last Republican to hold that post in Illinois -- has died. He was 93.

Genetic changes to avian influenza viruses have led to spread among many wild species, creating an uncontrollable global outbreak. Genetic changes to avian influenza viruses have led to spread among many wild species, creating an uncontrollable global outbreak.