ScienceDaily Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Outbreaks of botulism killed large percentages of waterbirds inhabiting a wetland in Spain. The botulinum toxin's spread may have been abetted by an invasive species of water snail which frequently carries the toxin-producing bacterium, Clostridium botulinum, and which is well adapted to wetlands polluted by sewage. Global warming will likely increase outbreaks, say experts. Read the full article on ScienceDaily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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