Australia confirms first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu in native seabirds

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Australia confirms first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu in native seabirds

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Australia has reported its first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu affecting native seabirds in South Australia. The federal government confirmed this significant outbreak which poses a threat to local wildlife populations and could have broader ecological impacts.

SYDNEY, Aug 3 - The first mass mortality event in Australia from H5 bird flu has occurred in a large group of native seabirds in the state of South Australia, the federal government said on Monday.

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