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Bird Flu Hits New Zealand's Wildlife | Auckland News
New Zealand braces for a wildlife catastrophe as the deadly H5 bird flu virus has officially arrived, threatening some of the country’s most endangered native birds. First detected in a seabird on Wellington’s beach, the virus poses an existential risk to species like the fairy tern, whose populations are already perilously small. Unlike other strains, this virus can infect both wild and domestic animals, making containment nearly impossible — as seen overseas with sea lions suffering up to 90% mortality. In response, conservationists are launching a targeted vaccination program for 300 key…
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