It’s an ecological wonder not seen anywhere else in the world, and a bonanza for scientists who are looking to stop the next ...

Bird flu, also called avian influenza ... It's also possible that some people were infected after swimming or bathing in water contaminated with the droppings of infected birds.

Avian influenza is common in wild birds. These viruses circulate globally in migratory birds without making the birds sick.

Bird flu is decimating wildlife around the world and is now spreading in cows. In the handful of human cases seen so far it has been extremely deadly. The tips of Lineke Begeman's fingers are ...

[Getty Images] The US national milk supply will begin being tested for bird flu, according to a new federal ... infecting species as varied as sea lions, seals and bears.