H5N1 bird flu spreading through southern Australia
The lethal H5N1 strain has killed thousands of wild birds and infected at least two long-nosed fur seals in southern Australia.
Why it mattersTracking the outbreak is critical to protecting Australia's threatened wildlife, including sea lions, penguins and seabirds.
AustraliaColonies of penguins, seals and seabirds on Macquarie Island face major losses if the virus reaches them, and urban wildlife including magpies and possums are also at risk.
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