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

The department of forestry, fisheries and environment has confirmed the presence of the high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus on South Africa’s sub-Antarctic territory of Marion Island.

Experts warn that South Africa is on the brink of an avian influenza disaster, urging the government to act swiftly to ...

The virus has claimed 150 wandering albatross chicks, but adults in other species are a bigger concern, says the Department ...

The deadly H5N1 strain is spreading rapidly in the Antarctic, potentially threatening the world’s largest breeding population of wandering albatrosses on South Africa’s Marion Island. Today, 19 March, ...

Particularly notable is the abundance and diversity of pelagic seabirds and penguins that utilise the islands for breeding. The property supports ... currently restricted to pigs, cats and mice on ...

These include albatrosses, petrels, and penguins, reliant on the rich marine life surrounding ... This island is also the only place where the Spectacled Petrel breeds, while the Atlantic Petrel and ...

The Argentinian marine biologist and conservationist has spent the past 36 years championing the world’s penguins and their ...

"Moo Deng Vs. Pesto," a new show by White Mouse Productions, gives audiences a sparkling, comedic take on social media fame, ...

Pesto," a new show by White Mouse Productions ... The introduction of the supposed antagonist, Pesto, a king penguin, waltzes in with a grand entrance nothing short of high fashion.