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H5 Bird Flu Spreads to Mammals in Australia
A fur seal died from the H5 bird flu strain on the Australian mainland, marking the first mammal fatality. This follows three mass mortality events among terns, raising concerns about the virus's spread.
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The Guardian
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2026-08-23 00:42 UTC