EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 2 MIN
Bird Flu Ravaging Australia's Wildlife | Australia News
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Birds across Australia are dying in bizarre, neurological ways—flipping, spinning, and thrashing—as H5N1 bird flu spreads rapidly. Experts confirm the signs match the deadly virus, though only testing can be certain. Once infected, birds rarely survive. Conservationists now face heartbreaking scenes of sick, dying birds on beaches, while the government races to vaccinate thousands of captive birds and protect habitats. With the virus now in all six states, scientists suspect Australia’s isolated wildlife may lack immunity. The poultry industry braces for a potential outbreak that could trigger massive culls—and devastating economic and emotional tolls. 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/c770c196e7199fc8
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