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Australia wildlife faces H5 bird flu spread
The highly pathogenic H5 bird flu virus is spreading across Australia, affecting a wide range of native wildlife. By early September, authorities had registered more than 460 positive cases nationwide.
In addition to endemic bird species like terns and gulls, the virus has been detected in mammals, including a red fox, a long-nosed fur seal, and a common dolphin in South Australia. The detection in dolphins marks a significant expansion of the virus's reach.
New outbreaks have been confirmed in major areas, including Sydney, where greater crested terns tested positive at Port Kembla and Warriewood. Tasmania has also seen the virus reach its East Coast, with detections in Beaumaris and Triabunna.
Government officials in New South Wales have expressed deep concern regarding the impact on native wildlife. While there have been no reports of mass mortality or poultry deaths in NSW, authorities are focusing on surveillance, habitat protection, and vaccination programs for endangered species.
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Australia · Galit Tzipori · Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary · New South Wales · Penny Sharpe · South Australia · Tara Moriarty · Western Australia
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- [● 7 SOURCES] The H5 virus has been detected in mammals including a red fox, a long-nosed fur seal, and a common dolphin. www.nn.de · www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.nordbayern.de · +2 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The first detection of H5 bird flu in a dolphin has been confirmed in South Australia. www.nn.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.bbv-net.de
- [● 9 SOURCES] More than 460 positive cases of the highly pathogenic H5 virus were registered by early September. www.nn.de · www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.nordbayern.de · +4 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The virus was first detected in Western Australia in June in a Brown Skua and a Giant Petrel. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.volksfreund.de · www.wz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] 46 new positive cases were reported in a single day in South Australia. www.nn.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.bbv-net.de
- [● 7 SOURCES] Galit Tzipori, a veterinarian at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, stated that Australian wildlife has not previously been exposed to this virus. www.nn.de · www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.nordbayern.de · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] H5 bird flu has spread to Tasmania's East Coast, with a crested tern testing positive in Beaumaris. www.examiner.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] The H5N1 bird flu virus has been detected in Sydney, with positive cases found in greater crested terns at Port Kembla and Warriewood. www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au