H5N1 bird flu jumps to marine mammals and wildlife in Australia

Mongabay
Sep 21, 2026, 1:16 am80 ptsTrending
H5N1 avian influenza is spreading rapidly across southeastern Australia owing to infected wild bird species, including little penguins, magpies, crested terns and pelicans. Bird aggregations during breeding seasons will likely accelerate transmission to mammals, said Victoria’s chief biodiversity officer…

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