Bird flu is causing brain infections in wild mammals such as foxes and raccoons and may be making them behave in unusual ways, according to a study in the US
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Bird flu is infecting the brains of wild mammals such as foxes and raccoons and may be making them behave in unusual ways, according to a study in the US. Out of 57 live mammals found to be infected, 53 had neurological symptoms, such as seizures, problems with balance, tremors and a lack of fear of people.Advertisement
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