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What killed 500-plus penguins? How scientists solved the mystery

Published October 29, 2026 4:03 pm • Updated October 29, 2026 4:03 pm •
What killed 500-plus penguins? How scientists solved the mystery
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The penguins that perished lived on the Danger Islands in Antarctica. The prime suspect was avian flu. Researchers were surprised by what they found.

The penguins that perished lived on the Danger Islands in Antarctica. The prime suspect was avian flu. Researchers were surprised by what they found.

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