#205: Avian Flu: A Plague Upon Australia’s Birds

Australia was the world’s last true sanctuary—the only continent on Earth untouched by the devastating plague of H5 avian influenza. But the curse has finally come ashore. Following the confirmed detection of the pathogen on June 20 in a migratory bird on the Western Australian coast, a dark shadow now hangs over the nation’s unique wildlife. Why has this plague descended upon Australian birds? Find out in today’s episode. August 2026 Philadelphia Trumpet