Celebrity seal Sammy exposed to H5N1 in bird flu outbreak
Sammy is a male southern elephant seal and local celebrity in Portland, Victoria. Bird flu has arrived in the town, and he has been spotted near birds that likely carry the virus.
Why it mattersIt shows the risk to wildlife that shares space with infected birds, and highlights how a virus is spreading through multiple animal species.
AustraliaIf Sammy or other seals in Australian coastal areas catch H5N1, it signals the virus is spreading beyond birds into marine mammals.
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