First Australian mass mortality event suspected as deadly bird flu virus rapidly escalates among native birds
Australia is experiencing its first suspected mass mortality event from H5N1 bird flu, with over 80 dead and sick greater crested terns discovered on rocks off the South Australian coast. Helicopter surveillance identified 49 dead terns and 35 sick terns near Robe, just six weeks after the deadly virus first arrived in the country. The rapid escalation of the H5 virus among native bird populations represents a significant concern for Australian wildlife.
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First Australian mass mortality event suspected as deadly bird flu virus rapidly escalates among native birds
Australia is experiencing its first suspected mass mortality event from H5N1 bird flu, with over 80 dead and sick greater crested terns discovered on rocks off the South Australian coast. Helicopter surveillance identified 49 dead terns and 35 sick terns near Robe, just six weeks after the deadly virus first arrived in the country. The rapid escalation of the H5 virus among native bird populations represents a significant concern for Australian wildlife.
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