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H5N5 Virus Kills Polar Bears on Spitsbergen for the First Time

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Published on: 27.05.2026 23:25Author: Sonya WinterbergFor the first time, scientists confirm a bird flu infection in a polar bear on Spitsbergen.The virus spreads in polar regions and increasingly infects mammals – a warning signal for global infection risks.
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Published on: 27.05.2026 23:25Author: Sonya WinterbergFor the first time, scientists confirm a bird flu infection in a polar bear on Spitsbergen.The virus spreads in polar regions and increasingly infects mammals – a warning signal for global infection risks.

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RiffReporter broke the news on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
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