Israel: Bird flu kills over 5,000 cranes, forces chicken cull
30 December 2021 |
10:32 am
The outbreak is being called the deadliest wildlife disaster in the country's history. Authorities are looking to import eggs as the crisis is expected to hit supplies.
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