By Zoe Sottile, CNN Emmanuel, the emu who won viral fame on TikTok for his attention-grabbing behavior, is in dire condition after contracting the avian influenza, according to his owner. CNN previously reported on the emu, who rose to fame after his owner, Taylor Blake, began posting videos documen…
As of October 14, testing has found highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in 242 commercial flocks and 290 backyard flocks, affecting 47.45 million birds across 42 different states in the U.S.
Wild Egyptian Geese flew into the South Florida farm Emmanuel lives in, bringing in the disease and killing 99% of the birds there, his caretaker, Taylor Blake, tweeted.
Emmanuel, known on TikTok for his hilarious relationship with caretaker Taylor Blake, is now one of just two surviving birds at Knuckle Bump Farms after the Bird Flu killed more than 50 on just three days.
Taylor Blake's family farm in South Florida, Knuckle Bump Farms, has lost 99% of its birds to avian flu. Its most famous resident has suffered nerve damage in his right leg and foot.
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