The Guardian·3 min read·medium

Seven suspected new bird flu cases are ‘evidence of spread’ into Australian wildlife, experts warn

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Lisa Cox Climate and environment reporter
Seven suspected new bird flu cases are ‘evidence of spread’ into Australian wildlife, experts warn
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Seven suspected cases of H5 bird flu have been detected in greater crested terns in South Australia. Experts warn this indicates the virus is spreading through local wildlife populations.

Greater crested terns nest in large colonies, making them particularly vulnerable to bird flu. Seven new suspected cases have been detected in South Australia./imageBROKER Greater crested terns nest in large colonies, making them particularly vulnerable to bird flu. Seven new suspected cases have been detected in South Australia./imageBROKER South Australia Seven suspected new bird flu cases are ‘evidence of spread’ into Australian wildlife, experts warn BirdLife Australia says discoveries of sick and dead local seabirds in South Australia show outbreak is ‘taking hold’

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