Bird flu detected in Australian seabird for first time
A Greater Crested Tern found dead at Robe Marina in South Australia has tested positive for the H5 strain of bird flu, marking the first confirmed case in an Australian native seabird. This is the 12th case of bird flu detected in Australia, with all previous cases involving migratory birds from the sub-Antarctic region. South Australian authorities are conducting surveillance and monitoring for potential further spread of the virus to native wildlife.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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