Spain is a Important points for bird watching There are more than half a thousand species, 200 of which are migratory, It attracts many tourists interested in bird watching – it is estimated that more than 10 million tourists in Europe travel to photograph birds.realize Bird tourism potential There are many destinations betting in this area, however, Bird flu could thwart these goals.
Moreover, according to scientific research, the epicenter of the epidemic is shifting from Asia to Europe and Africa.according to nationResearch by Vijay Dhanasekaran, an epidemiologist at the University of Hong Kong, shows that After large-scale population migration in November, the epidemic may intensify in Europeand can even spread to other animal groups, such as mammals.
The report pointed out that since the resurgence of avian influenza in 2020/21, more than 100,000 wild birds of 400 different species have died. This reduces fauna richness and jeopardizes vast tourism and natural resources.
Moreover, in addition to the impact on bird watching, the loss of birds has other negative consequences, such as an increase in pests, which often leads to the spread of diseases such as dengue fever.
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