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First H5 bird flu death of endangered Australian sea lion recorded amid fears for small population
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PUBLISHEDSep 13, 2026, 5:04 AM
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South Australian authorities say case discovered on Kangaroo Island is first for species of which less than 12,000 animals remain Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast South Australia has recorded the first death of an endangered Australian sea lion from H5 bird flu.
Experts say about 12,000 Australian sea lions remain – though a more recent estimate put the figure at less than 10,000. Most of…
Main source: The Guardian Environment
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