Scientists Warn Bird Flu Could Devastate Australia's Fragile Sea Lion Colonies

Scientists warn bird flu could devastate Australia's fragile sea lion colonies

Australia's already fragile sea lion population is facing a troubling new threat after H5N1 bird flu was detected in a long-nosed fur seal in South Australia on Saturday. Researchers say the virus could move rapidly through crowded seal and sea lion colonies, raising the stakes for one of the country's most vulnerable marine mammals. Here's what to know The first confirmed mainland mammal case of H5N1 in Australia followed testing on a dead long…

Second fur seal suspected to have bird flu

ADELAIDE: Bird flu has likely spread to a second seal, one day after the first mammal in Australia was confirmed to have contracted the virus. Five suspected H5 bird flu cases were recorded in South Australia on Monday, including a long-nosed fur seal at The Pages Conservation Park, the state's Department of Primary Industries and […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content. Username Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

Keep watch for Bird Flu in district

RYDE COUNCIL is urging residents to stay alert over possible incidents of Bird Flu, with cases now found across Australia including in NSW and the most recent affecting a long-nosed fur seal in South Australia. Bird flu is a disease that affects birds and can spread among wild birds, poultry and some other animals. The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and the Federal Government is also asking the community to…