H5N1 bird flu spreads to Australia, affecting local wildlife species
The H5N1 bird flu virus has reached every continent, now impacting Australia’s wildlife. Recently, tests confirmed the presence of the strain in three dead petrels and a skua along the southern coast. Scientists are concerned about the potential spread to Australia’s unique species, with half its bird species found nowhere else in the world.
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Published 27 Jun 2026, 20:00 UTC · Updated 27 Jun 2026, 20:20 UTC
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