Hobbes_Dent , 1 month ago Of course it’s a big deal. But H5N1 has transmitted already between multiple mammals (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/mammals , but you already know that stuff I think). The phrasing in the quote, in my opinion, gives countless people the wrong idea of human uniqueness in this situation.
Of course it’s a big deal. But H5N1 has transmitted already between multiple mammals (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/mammals , but you already know that stuff I think).
The phrasing in the quote, in my opinion, gives countless people the wrong idea of human uniqueness in this situation.