The Falkland Islands government has confirmed that there have been two confirmed cases of bird flu among gentoo penguins on Sea Lion Island, which is part of the British overseas territory. “Further results [are] pending, there are however many more dying in similar circumstances,” a spokeswoman said. So far, more than 200 chicks and some adults have been found dead. Sea Lion Island – a popular excursion destination – has been closed to visitors since January 19, as has Steeple Jason Island in the north-west. Test results from rockhopper penguins are currently awaited from there, the spokeswom…