H5N1 Bird Flu Detected in South Australian Dolphin

South Australian officials confirmed the detection of H5N1 bird flu in a dead common dolphin found in Goolwa, marking the first such case in Australia.

The state's chief veterinary officer stated the dolphin likely interacted with or consumed an infected wild bird, noting that dolphins are highly susceptible to the virus.

Authorities also confirmed the first case of the virus in an Australian land mammal, a red fox found near Adelaide, though the risk to human health remains low.