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Dead Snowy Owls Spark Avian Flu Alarm in Toronto

1/19/2025

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Two snowy owls were discovered lifeless at Tommy Thompson Park in Toronto, raising alarms as they tested positive for a dangerous strain of avian influenza. While H5N1 remains unconfirmed, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is on high alert, urging the public to steer clear of any dead or ailing wildlife in the area.

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Two snowy owls were discovered lifeless at Tommy Thompson Park in Toronto, raising alarms as they tested positive for a dangerous strain of avian influenza. While H5N1 remains unconfirmed, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is on high alert, urging the public to steer clear of any dead or ailing wildlife in the area.