A highly pathogenic strain of bird flu is spreading south along the Antarctic Peninsula and could devastate populations of penguins and other seabirds ...

For decades, scientists have wondered at the taxonomy of Vegavis iaai—an ancient avian specimen that lived in what is now ...

One of the great concerns in history regarding health is the appearance of new diseases that could lead to a substantial ...

A fast spreading form of bird flu is devastating colonies where almost half of the world’s wandering albatrosses breed on a ...

Most Antarctic trips explore the western peninsula departing from South America for about 10 days. This is the most beautiful ...

A “serendipitous” discovery offers new insights into how ecosystems can thrive beneath floating sections of the Antarctic ice ...

The disease targets not only birds but also pinnipeds like seals, walruses, and sea lions. Last year, it finally landed on the Antarctic Peninsula. But scientists could do nothing, not even ...

A new expedition offers insights on the deadly virus’ impact in the region Sara Hashemi Daily Correspondent An Antarctic skua, one of the birds hardest hit by avian flu in the region.

Unlike findings in Madagascar and Argentina, where ancient birds had teeth and long tails, it seems Antarctica had a unique development path for birds.

A recently analyzed near-complete fossil skull found in Antarctica has revealed Vegavis iaai to be the oldest known modern bird, according to a study published in Nature. 66 million years ago ...