The city of Izumi announced on December 27 that three wild hooded cranes were confirmed to be contaminated with highly-pathogenic avian flu. They were found dead on December 21 in the Izumi Plains, Kagoshima Prefecture and got a thorough examination at laboratory tests. The Izumi Plains are designated as a special protected-area by the nation. About ten thousand cranes come flying every year to stay over the winter from October to March. (Sankei News)Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Wild Hooded Cranes Contaminated with Avian Flu
The city of Izumi announced on December 27 that three wild hooded cranes were confirmed to be contaminated with highly-pathogenic avian flu. They were found dead on December 21 in the Izumi Plains, Kagoshima Prefecture and got a thorough examination at laboratory tests. The Izumi Plains are designated as a special protected-area by the nation. About ten thousand cranes come flying every year to stay over the winter from October to March. (Sankei News)
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