Mystery as 2,000 dead penguins wash up on the beach in Uruguay
Under-fed birds died in the Atlantic Ocean and were carried by currents to shore
Avian flu has been ruled out as a cause of death for the magellanic penguins in Uruguay. Photo: AFP via Getty Images
Around 2,000 dead penguins have washed up on the coast of eastern Uruguay in the last 10 days, perplexing local officials.
They are all magellanic penguins, known for their black bodies and white bellies. Most of the dead birds were considered juveniles.
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