Australia Prepares for Potential H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak

Australian researchers warn of a potential H5N1 avian influenza crisis following the detection of the virus in migratory seabirds arriving from subantarctic breeding grounds.

Government analysis indicates that nearly 400 native bird and mammal species, including the endangered Australian sea lion, are at high risk of exposure to the virus.

Scientists are utilizing predictive models based on international outbreaks to monitor the spread, as the virus has already caused mass mortality events in Europe and South America.