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41% of the pelican population has died since the start of bird flu in Peru
/ Monday March 27, 2023
Although avian influenza mainly affects domestic birds, the first cases of infected wild birds were registered in 2022 in Piura. Since then, the virus has traveled the entire Peruvian coast until it reached some areas in the south, such as Ancash. Therefore, it is estimated that the virus arrived through food, that is, from sick poultry.
In addition to sea lions and wild birds, the virus also affected species such as Humboldt penguins, dolphins, boobies, oystercatchers, pelicans, and guanayes. Likewise, the death of a lion in the Huancayo zoo was confirmed .
“The data we are having implies the mortality of many individuals categorized as threatened. First, there was the oil spill in the sea, which terribly affected our biodiversity, and now what we are experiencing with avian influenza is very dramatic ," said Lady Amaro, a specialist in coastal marine wildlife from Serfor.
In an interview for Actualidad Ambiental, he pointed out that enormous numbers of animals die every day and this causes alarm among the people who live on the beaches. In addition, the final disposition of the corpses is still controversial.
“For now, what is being done is to strengthen the capacity of the municipalities to prevent the transmission of the disease from wildlife to people. We are influencing a lot in the communication issue so that people avoid touching the animals when they go to the beaches but there are still those who try to save them or are unaware of the issue of avian influenza and do not believe that it can be transmitted to humans”, he explained.
Although avian influenza mainly affects domestic birds, the first cases of infected wild birds were registered in 2022 in Piura. Since then, the virus has traveled the entire Peruvian coast until it reached some areas in the south, such as Ancash. Therefore, it is estimated that the virus arrived through food, that is, from sick poultry.
In addition to sea lions and wild birds, the virus also affected species such as Humboldt penguins, dolphins, boobies, oystercatchers, pelicans, and guanayes. Likewise, the death of a lion in the Huancayo zoo was confirmed .
“The data we are having implies the mortality of many individuals categorized as threatened. First, there was the oil spill in the sea, which terribly affected our biodiversity, and now what we are experiencing with avian influenza is very dramatic ," said Lady Amaro, a specialist in coastal marine wildlife from Serfor.
In an interview for Actualidad Ambiental, he pointed out that enormous numbers of animals die every day and this causes alarm among the people who live on the beaches. In addition, the final disposition of the corpses is still controversial.
“For now, what is being done is to strengthen the capacity of the municipalities to prevent the transmission of the disease from wildlife to people. We are influencing a lot in the communication issue so that people avoid touching the animals when they go to the beaches but there are still those who try to save them or are unaware of the issue of avian influenza and do not believe that it can be transmitted to humans”, he explained.
According to the specialist, the remains of dead animals should be taken to a landfill in the healthiest way possible. Although not all municipalities have the tools and do not have the resources to keep the beaches clean.
As of February, Serfor's Forestry and Wildlife Technical Administration (ATFFS) and the National Service for State-Protected Natural Areas (Sernanp) have recorded these figures regarding the mortality of wild birds:
Amaro stressed that avian flu outbreaks will remain throughout the year and monitoring must continue to verify the evolution of the virus . In addition, to take the necessary measures to maintain health on the beaches.
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https://www.actualidadambiental.pe/el-41-de-la-poblacion-de-pelicanos-ha-muerto-desde-el-inicio-de-la-gripe-aviar-en-peru/
/ Monday March 27, 2023
- Species mortality does not decrease. We talked with a specialist from the National Forestry and Wildlife Service (Serfor) to find out what the impact of this disease is on wild animals.
Although avian influenza mainly affects domestic birds, the first cases of infected wild birds were registered in 2022 in Piura. Since then, the virus has traveled the entire Peruvian coast until it reached some areas in the south, such as Ancash. Therefore, it is estimated that the virus arrived through food, that is, from sick poultry.
In addition to sea lions and wild birds, the virus also affected species such as Humboldt penguins, dolphins, boobies, oystercatchers, pelicans, and guanayes. Likewise, the death of a lion in the Huancayo zoo was confirmed .
“The data we are having implies the mortality of many individuals categorized as threatened. First, there was the oil spill in the sea, which terribly affected our biodiversity, and now what we are experiencing with avian influenza is very dramatic ," said Lady Amaro, a specialist in coastal marine wildlife from Serfor.
In an interview for Actualidad Ambiental, he pointed out that enormous numbers of animals die every day and this causes alarm among the people who live on the beaches. In addition, the final disposition of the corpses is still controversial.
“For now, what is being done is to strengthen the capacity of the municipalities to prevent the transmission of the disease from wildlife to people. We are influencing a lot in the communication issue so that people avoid touching the animals when they go to the beaches but there are still those who try to save them or are unaware of the issue of avian influenza and do not believe that it can be transmitted to humans”, he explained.
- Species mortality does not decrease. We talked with a specialist from the National Forestry and Wildlife Service (Serfor) to find out what the impact of this disease is on wild animals.
Although avian influenza mainly affects domestic birds, the first cases of infected wild birds were registered in 2022 in Piura. Since then, the virus has traveled the entire Peruvian coast until it reached some areas in the south, such as Ancash. Therefore, it is estimated that the virus arrived through food, that is, from sick poultry.
In addition to sea lions and wild birds, the virus also affected species such as Humboldt penguins, dolphins, boobies, oystercatchers, pelicans, and guanayes. Likewise, the death of a lion in the Huancayo zoo was confirmed .
“The data we are having implies the mortality of many individuals categorized as threatened. First, there was the oil spill in the sea, which terribly affected our biodiversity, and now what we are experiencing with avian influenza is very dramatic ," said Lady Amaro, a specialist in coastal marine wildlife from Serfor.
In an interview for Actualidad Ambiental, he pointed out that enormous numbers of animals die every day and this causes alarm among the people who live on the beaches. In addition, the final disposition of the corpses is still controversial.
“For now, what is being done is to strengthen the capacity of the municipalities to prevent the transmission of the disease from wildlife to people. We are influencing a lot in the communication issue so that people avoid touching the animals when they go to the beaches but there are still those who try to save them or are unaware of the issue of avian influenza and do not believe that it can be transmitted to humans”, he explained.
According to the specialist, the remains of dead animals should be taken to a landfill in the healthiest way possible. Although not all municipalities have the tools and do not have the resources to keep the beaches clean.
As of February, Serfor's Forestry and Wildlife Technical Administration (ATFFS) and the National Service for State-Protected Natural Areas (Sernanp) have recorded these figures regarding the mortality of wild birds:
- Peruvian booby (Sula variegata) : 53 034
- Peruvian Pelican (Pelecanus thagus) : 47,432
- Guanay (Leucocarbo bougainvillei) : 26 105
Amaro stressed that avian flu outbreaks will remain throughout the year and monitoring must continue to verify the evolution of the virus . In addition, to take the necessary measures to maintain health on the beaches.
:tiphat:
https://www.actualidadambiental.pe/el-41-de-la-poblacion-de-pelicanos-ha-muerto-desde-el-inicio-de-la-gripe-aviar-en-peru/