PUNJAB NEWSLINE | May 15, 2022 05:55 PM

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NEW YORK:Four red baby foxes in the US reportedly died in what is known as the first case of devastating bird flu H5N1 detected in wild mammals in the country.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed that three red fox kits died from highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Earlier, Minnesota officials announced a fox kit in their state had died of the virus as well.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a virus known to affect birds and is highly contagious. Besides affecting poultry, this viral strain also affects waterfowl, raptors and scavengers (like turkey vultures, eagles and crows).

“Wild animals can sometimes transmit diseases to humans, and while we typically think of rabies or other well-known diseases as the primary concerns, this shows that there are other risks to keep in mind as well, ” said Dr. Joni…