First H5 bird flu death recorded in endangered Australian sea lion
South Australian authorities confirmed the first case of H5 bird flu in an Australian sea lion on Kangaroo Island, a species with fewer than 12,000 individuals remaining.
South Australia has recorded the first death of an endangered Australian sea lion from H5 bird flu, discovered on Kangaroo Island. Experts estimate approximately 12,000 Australian sea lions remain in the wild, though recent assessments suggest the figure may be lower, at fewer than 10,000 animals.
Most of the population is found in South Australian waters, with the remainder in Western Australia. The discovery raises concerns about the virus's impact on the small and vulnerable population.
Sources
- First H5 bird flu death of endangered Australian sea lion recorded amid fears for small population — The Guardian — World
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