It is estimated that over the next decade, up to 10 UK species of seabirds will have developed a natural immunity to avian influenza. This remarkable breakthrough is the result of years of research by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) and the University of East Anglia (UEA). The team studied the behavior of seabirds in their natural habitats and discovered that some of the birds had developed a natural immunity to the virus. The research is a major step forward in the global effort to protect migratory birds from avian influenza, which has been a major threat to wild bird populations in recent years. The findings could also be used to inform conservation efforts and help protect vulnerable species from the virus.

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source: Phys.org