H5N1 bird flu detected at Kangaroo Island seal site, prompting tour pause
H5N1 bird flu has been detected at Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island, raising concern for the endangered Australian sea lion population that breeds there. Authorities have temporarily paused beach tours at the site as a precaution to reduce human proximity. The detection has prompted marine experts to consider what additional steps, if any, could help protect animals vulnerable to the virus.The confirmed case was reported at Seal Bay, on the island's southern coastline, which is described as a critical breeding site for the species. Wayne Boardman of Adelaide University's School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences said the virus is almost... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 21:00 LONDON
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