Danger to Rare Species: Avian Flu Threatens Australia's Unique Wildlife
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The bird flu virus takes millions of animals worldwide. Until a few weeks ago, Australia is the last continent that is not affected. But this is different now. Many extraordinary species are threatened.
The bird flu was long unknown in Australia - now the H5 virus is spreading. Dolphins and seals are already affected. What does this mean for iconic species such as Koalas and Tasmanian devils?
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The bird flu was long unknown in Australia - now the H5 virus is spreading. Dolphins and seals are already affected. What does this mean for iconic species such as Koalas and Tasmanian devils?
In the meantime, it is clear that the bird flu has not only arrived in Down Under as the last continent in the world. From the pure "bird flu" becomes increasingly a problem for the wild animals as a whole. According to the authorities, at the beginning of September already 460 positive cases of the highly pathogenic H5 virus were registered. Endemic bird species are also affected, including Eilsee swallows and silverhead gulls.
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