Seal tested for H5 after first mammal case in Australia
A dead juvenile seal found in Wollongong will be tested for H5 bird flu after Australia's first confirmed mammal case.
Why it mattersH5 bird flu has caused mass deaths of wild birds and marine mammals around the world. Fur seals are considered vulnerable to the virus.
AustraliaAustralian authorities are raising surveillance after the first mammal case. If H5 takes hold in seals, new restrictions could limit beach access and wildlife activities.
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