avian
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She said the site used to have over 500 birds in its captive collection - but, in part due to avian influenza, today there are less than 100.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Some at the memorial took solace in seeing so many like-minded devotees come out to the serene mountain setting to remember the avian matriarch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
The bassist’s composition “The Bluesy Bird in Bob’s Backyard” draws its inspiration from avian visitors to Mr. Hurst’s home in Michigan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Vianna is already examining penguin genomes for genetic differences associated with survival from avian influenza, a disease currently affecting penguin, bird and mammal populations around the world.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
Over time mutation lets animal diseases jump to people: avian influenza becomes human influenza, bovine rinderpest becomes human measles, horsepox becomes human smallpox.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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