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Rangers clear deceased birds from Staple Island in England, where avian flu had a devastating effect on a seabird colony. (Owen Humphreys / PA Images via Getty Images)

Four Important Questions About Bird Flu, Answered

The virus has killed tens of millions of birds and infected hundreds of species of animals, including dairy cattle in the United States. Here’s what you should know about it
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