Dolphin dies from H5 bird flu in SA as researchers withdrawn from sub-Antarctic island over ‘psychosocial risk’
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on August 28, 2026 • Originally reported by Lisa Cox. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on August 28, 2026 • Originally reported by Lisa Cox. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Expeditioners at research station on Macquarie Island will be evacuated over possible ‘psychological stress’, while 100 dead little penguins found on Tasmanian island
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A dolphin has died from H5 bird flu in South Australia, marking the second native mammal species known to have contracted the virus.
On Friday afternoon, the Tasmanian government said it was assessing the discovery of about 100 dead little penguins on King Island but it was unable to test them for H5 bird flu due to their “decayed condition”.
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