First Australian Mainland Mammal Dies from H5 Bird Flu

An Australian fur seal has died from the H5 bird flu strain, marking the first recorded mainland mammal fatality from the spreading virus in Australia. This incident raises concerns about the transmission of avian influenza to other species.

23 Aug, 00:42 — 23 Aug, 00:42

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Fur seal‘s death marks first Australian mainland mammal fatality from spreading H5 bird flu strain

Seal found dead at Beachport in South Australia on Wednesday follows three mass mortality events in terns Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A long-nosed fur seal has died from H5 bird flu in South Australia, marking the first confirmed case in a mammal on the Australian mainland. The seal was found dead at Beachport on Wednesday on the state’s Limestone Coast. It marks a fresh escalation in the spread of...

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Fur seal‘s death marks first Australian mainland mammal fatality from spreading H5 bird flu strain

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