H5N1 kills Australian seal in first bird-to-mammal transmission
A long-nosed fur seal in coastal South Australia became the first mammal confirmed dead from avian flu; a second case is under investigation near Kangaroo Island.
Why it mattersNative Australian wildlife faces potential mass extinction if the virus spreads unchecked through bird and mammal populations.
AustraliaAustralian wildlife experts say this marks a critical moment for conservation, with government resources now a key test of whether populations can survive the outbreak.
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