First ever Atlantic puffin found in Cyprus, dies

An Atlantic puffin was found in Cyprus for the first time in recorded history on Monday, but died shortly after being found.

The bird was reportedly found in a “lethargic state” by a member of the public, before the Cyprus wildlife research institute was contacted.

The institute said that initial examinations of the bird showed that it was “juvenile” and “in a weak body condition”.

It is set to undergo a necropsy on Tuesday to determine the cause of its death, with...