Avian Botulism at Sambhar Lake:
A mass death of migratory birds died at Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan, likely due to avian botulism. The outbreak is believed to be caused by high temperatures and reduced salinity in the lake.Avian botulism is a neuromuscular disease caused by toxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The disease affects wild birds, primarily waterfowl and fish-eating birds, causing paralysis and death.
