Fox and dolphin die from bird flu on Surf Coast
A fox and dolphin have been found dead on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula from the H5N1 bird flu virus, marking the disease's spread beyond avian species. More than 200 confirmed cases exist in Victorian birds, prompting lockdown orders for chicken farms along the southern coastline and increased surveillance measures. Authorities are vaccinating 1500 penguins and plan to immunise other threatened species in zoos and sanctuaries, while pet owners are warned to keep animals contained to reduce exposure risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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