Summary
The virus can cause serious illness in these birds and may spread to other species.
Efforts are underway to study the virus and protect vulnerable parrot populations.
Key Points
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Parrot Bornavirus Four is a newly discovered virus in India.
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It affects parrots that live in homes, zoos, or breeding programs.
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The disease can be serious and may impact endangered parrot species.
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Scientists are researching ways to prevent its spread.
New Words to Learn
9 wordsvirus
a tiny germ that can make living things sick
parrot
a colorful bird that can talk
captive
living in a home or zoo, not free in the wild
conservation
helping animals stay alive and safe
threatened
in danger of disappearing
species
a group of animals that are alike
bornavirus
a kind of virus that likes birds
endangered
in danger of disappearing from the world
breeding programs
places where people help animals have babies to keep their numbers up
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