The Sea Lion Epidemic: A Canary in the Coal Mine for Human Health The recent outbreak of H5N1 among Chile's sea lion colonies is a stark reminder that our world has changed, and not for the better.
For decades, we've been aware of the risks posed by emerging pathogens, but it seems we've only just begun to grasp their full implications.
This awareness stems from the concept of "synanthropes," which refers to animals that inhabit both the wild and human dominated environments.