Government specialists have confirmed that botulism is responsible for the recent deaths of numerous swans and other water birds in London’s Grand Union Canal.
The post-mortem examination indicated that the affected birds were of good weight but had very low food intake, suggesting poisoning likely caused by the botulinum toxin.
Apha stated that avian botulism leads to weakness and paralysis in birds, which prevents them from moving or even lifting their heads to eat or drink.
The bacteria responsible for avian botulism thrive in environments lacking oxygen, often in urban bodies of water, and outbreaks can result in hundreds of bird deaths.
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