H5 Bird Flu Alert: Elephant Seal and Kelp Gull in Australia’s Macquarie Island Test Positive for Virus, Sparking Fears – Check Symptoms, Treatment & More
The H5 bird flu was detected among samples of a southern elephant seal and a kelp gull, in Australia's Macquarie Island today. The discovery has raised concerns about the virus’ impact on local wildlife. Local authorities clarified that there was no mass mortality event in this case.
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- The Sunday Guardian
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- anushka singh
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- Thursday, 15 October 2026, 6:28 pm IST
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