Event Brief
Bird flu strikes California elephant seals for the first time
Filed: Feb 26, 2026 at 2:04 AM ET
Summary: California sees first cases of H5N1 in elephant seals amid rising infections in humans.
WHO: California elephant seals
WHAT: H5N1 bird flu infection
WHEN: Feb 26, 2026 at 1:11 AM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: To report on the impact of bird flu on wildlife and public health.
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