Seals and dolphins dying as H5 bird flu spreads beyond birds
More than 350 confirmed bird flu cases have infected 20 distinct animal species across Australia since mid-June.
Why it mattersAustralia's marine mammals and birds are suffering heavy losses. The spread shows how dangerous H5 has become globally. It also tests how well we can manage animal disease.
AustraliaNative seals, dolphins and seabirds across southern Australia are dying from the virus; authorities are monitoring coastal and inland waterways for further spread.
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