BBC News – Australia
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·2 hours ago
Bird flu kills over 75% of baby seals on Heard Island
A study has revealed that bird flu has killed over 75% of baby seals on Heard Island, Australia, since last August. Researchers estimate approximately 13,359 of the 17,364 pups perished due to the H5N1 strain. This marks the first detection of the virus in an Australian external territory, prompting concerns about its potential spread to the mainland.
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