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Dolphin Dies from Bird Flu in Australia

Updated 2026-08-28 05:55 UTC 1 source Negative

A dolphin has died from H5 bird flu in South Australia. The Australian government is evacuating researchers from Macquarie Island due to 'psychosocial risk'.

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The Guardian
Australian government announces 24 expeditioners based at research station on Macquarie Island will be evacuated over possible ‘prolonged psychological stress’A dolphin has died from H5 bird flu in South Australia, marking the second native mammal species known to have contracted the virus
2026-08-28 05:40 UTC
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