Australia's Bird Flu Crisis Deepens | UK News

Australia’s facing a wildlife crisis as bird flu sweeps through native species, with one in five mammals and birds at high to extreme risk. H5 bird flu has hit 231 cases since June, sparking fears of extinction for some. While the government’s vaccine rollout aims to shield vulnerable captive birds, its real-world effectiveness in wild populations remains uncertain—and it requires two doses to work. Officials are shifting focus from counting every sick bird to tracking confirmed outbreaks, new locations, and affected species to better understand the spread. The race is on to protect biodiversity before the virus mutates further, even as concerns grow that poultry may get priority over wild animals despite no current outbreaks there. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1365c810865c81a3