As bird flu devastates a growing number of poultry farms in B.C., wildlife experts are raising alarm about the deadly virus' impact on wild animals and the possible threat of it turning into another pandemic among humans.

The virus, known as avian influenza or H5N1, has spread to some birds of prey in the province, as well as skunks, experts say.

One Abbotsford, B.C., wildlife rescuer said her centre has been inundated by calls to help an overwhelming number of birds recently — with rigorous disi…