First H5 bird flu death of endangered Australian sea lion recorded amid fears for small population
SA’s environment minister, Emily Bourke, said the Australian sea lion had been recovering from a shark attack, but that bird flu had caused its death. Photograph: Brad Leue/AlamyView image in fullscreenSA’s environment minister, Emily Bourke, said the Australian sea lion had been recovering from a shark attack, but that bird flu had caused its death. They were impacted by bird flu,” she said.“And we’ve seen other experiences around the world where they were impacted by 95%.
- ▪SA’s environment minister, Emily Bourke, said the Australian sea lion had been recovering from a shark attack, but that bird flu had caused its death.
- ▪Photograph: Brad Leue/AlamyView image in fullscreenSA’s environment minister, Emily Bourke, said the Australian sea lion had been recovering from a shark attack, but that bird flu had caused its death.
- ▪They were impacted by bird flu,” she said.“And we’ve seen other experiences around the world where they were impacted by 95%.
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SA’s environment minister, Emily Bourke, said the Australian sea lion had been recovering from a shark attack, but that bird flu had caused its death. Photograph: Brad Leue/AlamyView image in fullscreenSA’s environment minister, Emily Bourke, said the Australian sea lion had been recovering from a shark attack, but that bird flu had caused its death. Photograph: Brad Leue/AlamySouth AustraliaFirst H5 bird flu death of endangered Australian sea lion recorded amid fears for small populationSouth Australian authorities say case discovered on Kangaroo Island is first for species of which less than 12,000 animals remain Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Cait Kelly and Lisa CoxSun 13 Sep 2026 01.04 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSouth Australia has recorded the…
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