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Uncovering Hidden Predators: Thermal Drone Detection of Antarctic Fur Seals in Tussac Grass at South Georgia

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2026.
We demonstrate that fixed‐wing drones equipped with dual thermal and RGB sensors can effectively detect Antarctic fur seals, including those concealed in tussac grass at South Georgia. Thermal imagery significantly improved detection rates compared with RGB alone, while a combined workflow provided the most accurate population estimates.
J. Coleman, N. Fenney, P. N. Trathan, A. Fox, M. A. Collins, P. Hollyman   +5 more
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Beach Buffet: First Observations of White‐Backed Vultures Gyps africanus Feeding on a Cape Fur Seal Arctocephalus pusillus on the Skeleton Coast

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2026.
Vultures are specialized scavengers that provide critical ecosystem services by clearing carcasses, though their activity in African coastal environments has previously been limited to only two documented species (i.e., the Lappet‐faced and the Hooded Vultures).
Ruben Portas, Ortwin Aschenborn, Piet Beytell, Mark Boorman, Holger Kolberg, Joerg Melzheimer, Emsie Verwey, Miha Krofel   +7 more
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Safeguarding a Flagship Species: Integrated Surveillance of Cross‐Species Pathogen Transmission in Giant Panda Ecosystems

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2026.
Emerging infectious diseases increasingly threaten giant pandas and cohabiting species. This review analyzes pathogen transmission risks from domestic animals, wildlife, and vectors and proposes an integrated genomic surveillance framework for early warning and biodiversity conservation.
Xiaoli Sun, Yi Peng, Xiaoye Hao, Rong Dong, Zhilin Wang, Le Wang, Chengdong Wang, Xiangdong Wu, Zheng Chen, Wenbo Zhang, Xiaoli Tang   +10 more
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Seasonal influenza vaccination in people who have contact with birds

Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses
AbstractBackgroundFollowing the 2021-2022 avian influenza panzootic in birds and wildlife, seasonal influenza vaccines have been advised to occupationally high-risk groups to reduce the likelihood of coincidental infection in humans with both seasonal and avian influenza A viruses.MethodsWe developed and launched a questionnaire aimed at poultry ...
Amy Thomas, Suzanne Gokool, Harry Whitlow, Genevieve Clapp, Peter Moore, Richard Puleston, Louise E. Smith, Riinu Pae, Ellen Brooks‐Pollock   +8 more
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Existence, Stability, and Data‐Driven Analysis of a Fractional‐Order Avian Influenza Model in Poultry Farms

Engineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 3, March 2026.
We develop and analyze a fractional‐order avian influenza chicken model for chicken farms, providing existence, uniqueness, and stability results. With real Bangladesh farm data and 80% vaccine efficacy, numerical results show that combining vaccination and treatment can control disease spread by reducing the basic reproduction number below one ...
Muhammad Altaf Khan, Mahmoud H. DarAssi, Irfan Ahmad, Ebraheem Alzahrani, Nurulfiza Mat Isa   +4 more
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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF AVIAN INFLUENZA IN THE AMERICAS WITH EMPHASIS ON BRAZIL: PAHO DATA FROM 2024 TO THE 25TH EPIDEMIOLOGICAL WEEK OF 2025

Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Introduction/Objectives: Avian influenza is caused by viruses of the Orthomyxoviridae family and primarily affects birds, and in some cases can infect humans.
Roberta Maduro Prado, Beatriz Marcondes Framil de Souza, Renato Augusto Passos   +2 more
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Protein Energy Malnutrition: Opportunities for Cold Plasma Technologies

Food Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2026.
Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) is a major global health concern driven by biological, environmental, and nutritional factors, including gut microbiota imbalance and low protein intake. Cold atmospheric plasma technologies offer promising, sustainable solutions by improving food security, enhancing protein quality and absorption, and modulating gut ...
Karthika Prasad, Syamlal Sasi, Nina Recek, Janith Weerasinghe, Elena P. Ivanova, Igor Levchenko, Katia Alexander   +6 more
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Evolution of H5N1 Cross‐Species Transmission: Adaptive Mutations Driving Avian‐to‐Human Infection

Advanced Genetics, Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2026.
This review synthesizes current knowledge on the molecular mechanisms underpinning H5N1's host adaptation, focusing on key mutations in viral proteins. Critical mutations are discussed in detail, highlighting their roles in altering receptor specificity, promoting antiviral resistance, and expanding viral tropism. The review underscores the urgent need
Wenxin Man, Lin Du, Ying Liu, Zehan Pang, Hongyan Zhu, Bixia Hong, Zhichao Xu, Huahao Fan   +7 more
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The evolutionary landscape and serotypic dynamics of avian infectious bronchitis virus from spike protein

iMetaOmics, Volume 3, Issue 1, March 2026.
This study integrates two decades of surveillance with genomic and structural analyses to decipher how spike protein glycosylation haplotypes drive avian coronavirus evolution. We uncover how specific glycosylation patterns associate with receptor‐binding affinity, shape global transmission dynamics, and correlate with clinical outcomes.
Hao Zhang, Zongxi Han, Chuangchao Zou, Yihui Huang, Shiping Sun, Ouyang Peng, Usama Ashraf, Qiuping Xu, Yao Ge, Qixiang Kang, Xiuli Ma, Xinheng Zhang, Ye Zhao, Xin Yang, Hongning Wang, Guozhong Zhang, Qingmei Xie, Mang Shi, Yongsen Ruan, Min Liao, Shengwang Liu, Yongchang Cao   +21 more
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Akkermansia muciniphila enhances chicken resistance to infectious bronchitis virus by boosting GABA synthesis and suppressing the NF‐κB inflammatory pathway

iMetaOmics, Volume 3, Issue 1, March 2026.
Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) represents a major threat to poultry production, with current control strategies offering limited protection. In this study, we demonstrate gut microbiome is a critical determinant of IBV resistance using fecal microbiota transplantation.
Ouyang Peng, Yufang Liu, Xuanci Wang, Yihui Huang, Yiqin Yang, Qixiang Kang, Rui Geng, Guangli Hu, Aiping Lv, Fangyu Hu, Yongbo Xia, Xin Luo, Jiamin Liao, Yihong He, Zhanpeng Kuang, Yunping Du, Yun Zhang, Chunyi Xue, Zongxi Han, Wen‐Jun Li, Lei Dong, Hao Zhang, Yongchang Cao   +22 more
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