HealthFur seal death marks first Australian mainland mammal fatality from H5 bird flu

A long-nosed fur seal found dead at Beachport in South Australia has become the first confirmed mammal fatality from H5 bird flu on the Australian mainland. The development follows three mass deaths involving more than 1,000 greater crested terns, while a little penguin on Kangaroo Island also tested positive.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-08-23 00:42Original