H5 Bird Flu Hits Australia

H5 bird flu has arrived in Australia, detected in wild birds in Western Australia — the first mainland case — sparking urgent warnings for endangered species like the Australian sea lion. With overseas outbreaks already killing tens of thousands of pups, experts fear Australia’s fragile wildlife populations are now at severe risk. The South Australian government, already heavily invested in animal disease readiness, is coordinating with federal agencies to protect vulnerable species. A push for $200 million in national funding aims to boost wildlife resilience, while Adelaide and Monarto zoos receive emergency biosecurity upgrades. Authorities urge the public: if you spot sick or dead wildlife, don’t touch — report it immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/16d4d6dbf279ffa4