A seal found dead in South Australia represents the first bird flu death in an Australian mainland mammal. An additional seal has been confirmed with the virus. This comes as a little penguin immunisation effort against H5N1 started following further seal infections. Experts warn the virus might trigger widespread animal deaths. Backyard bird feeding has also been flagged as a potential superspreader activity. The casualty count from this outbreak is steadily mounting across the landmass.
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Backyard bird feeding could be a bird flu 'superspreader'. An expert explains - The Conversation
Backyard bird feeding could be a bird flu 'superspreader'. An expert explains The Conversation
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SA fur seal dies from bird flu in first mainland case - The Daily Aus
SA fur seal dies from bird flu in first mainland case The Daily Aus
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Rush to vaccinate little penguins against H5N1 as another seal is diagnosed - sbs.com.au
Rush to vaccinate little penguins against H5N1 as another seal is diagnosed sbs.com.au
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The mounting toll of Australia's H5 bird flu outbreak - The Canberra Times
The mounting toll of Australia's H5 bird flu outbreak The Canberra Times
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Seal case marks bird flu 'acceleration' - ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Seal case marks bird flu 'acceleration' ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation