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Suspected bird flu infection in foxsparks fears of 'long-distance' spread

H5N1 bird flu is suspected in a red fox found in suburban Adelaide, potentially marking the first time a mostly land-based mammal has been detected in Australia.

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Matthew Ward Agius and Jenae Madden26 Aug 2026, 02:26 amUpdated 1d ago1 min readAsiaAustralia
Suspected bird flu infection in fox sparks fears of 'long-distance' spread

AustraliaMatthew Ward Agius and Jenae Madden

H5N1 bird flu is suspected in a red fox found in suburban Adelaide, potentially marking the first time a mostly land-based mammal has been detected in Australia.

This report is published with credit to ABC News Australia. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on ABC News Australia

Source: ABC News Australia · Matthew Ward Agius and Jenae Madden. Published 26 Aug 2026, 02:26 am.

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