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H5N1 Bird Flu Hits New Zealand | Wellington News
H5N1 bird flu has officially arrived in New Zealand, confirmed in a brown skua at Petone Beach. While human risk remains low, native birds — already under pressure from climate change and predators — face a serious threat. Experts warn this global pandemic, which has devastated bird and marine populations elsewhere, could be catastrophic for our unique avian species. Vaccinating wild birds is nearly impossible, so vigilance is key: report three or more sick or dead birds together, and never touch them. The virus, spreading since 2020 and reaching the Southern Hemisphere in 2023, is now on our…
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