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Virus has already caused catastrophic losses in seals in South America and sub-Antarctica, particularly among pups
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Global — Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent
Virus has already caused catastrophic losses in seals in South America and sub-Antarctica, particularly among pups
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Scientists have warned deadly H5 bird flu could cause “carnage” for Australia’s seal and sea lion populations after detection of the virus in long-nosed fur seals in South Australia.
SA confirmed Australia’s first case in a mainland mammal on Saturday after a dead long-nosed fur seal found at Beachport on the Limestone Coast tested positive for H5N1.
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Source: The Guardian · Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent. Published 24 Aug 2026, 03:00 pm.
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