First H5 Bird Flu Fatality Hits Endangered Australian Sea Lion in South Australia
TL;DR
South Australia reports the first death of an endangered Australian sea lion from H5 bird flu, at Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island. With around 10,000–12,000 remaining (about 85% in SA), scientists warn the virus could have severe conservation impacts unless a vaccine becomes available. Authorities are monitoring colonies and weighing experimental vaccination trials as concerns grow about the potential spread and losses seen in other regions.
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- SA records first bird flu case in sea lion, environment minister says abc.net.au
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