A deadly disease is causing concern in Ushuaia, a tourist attraction billed as the 'end of the world,' as its primary draw - species like penguins and whales - are facing reduced populations. The incentives of negative media coverage, loss of visits and bookings for cruises for next season are expected to hamper this tourist destination.
Travelers to 'end of the world' Ushuaia see squeeze on time as hugback whales and penguin population shrink due to deadly disease . USHUAIA, Argentina (AP) — Travelers hoping to catch a glimpse of Magellanic penguins and humpback whales have journeyed in greater numbers every year to Ushuaia , the main wind-lashed city that bills itself as the ‘end of the world’ now fears for its future.
The arrival of winter has emptied Ushuaia, save for a trickle of Brazilian tourists in puffy jackets and big hoods bobbing down the sleet-slick streets like the penguins they’ve come to visit. Several travel agents have already caused some Americans and Europeans to scrap cruise bookings for next season afterhand and other onboard outbreaks. Disease outbreak cuts Wyoming, Yellowstone wolf numbers to lowest level since reintroduction er
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