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Second fur seal suspected dead from H5 bird flu as disease spreads to mammals

A second long-nosed fur seal is suspected dead from H5 bird flu in South Australia. This happened one day after Australia's first confirmed mammal death from the disease.

Why it mattersBird flu is now infecting mammals. This shows the disease is spreading further through wildlife. Animal populations could face larger losses. This will happen unless prevention efforts work.

AustraliaAustralia was the last continent to face bird flu. Seals and penguins are part of Australia's unique wildlife, and the spread raises questions about how the outbreak will affect marine and coastal ecosystems.

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