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Bird Flu Threatens Australian Wildlife

Updated 2026-08-05 02:10 UTC 1 source Negative

A new assessment reveals that nearly one in five of Australia's native species, including penguins and dolphins, are at high risk from the H5N1 virus. The report highlights the severity of the threat to biodiversity.

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The Guardian

Penguins and dolphins among nearly 400 Australian species under threat from bird flu as ‘true extent of disaster’ revealed

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