Australia's Sea Lion Population Faces Threat from Bird Flu
Australia's sea lion population, now numbering only 12,000, is at risk of 'carnage' as bird flu takes hold. Scientists warn that this could lead to catastrophic events for the species.
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Australia has just 12,000 sea lions left – and ‘carnage’ may await them as bird flu takes hold, scientists warn
Virus has already caused catastrophic losses in pinnipeds in South America and sub-Antarctica, particularly among pups Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Scientists have warned deadly H5 bird flu could cause “carnage” for Australia’s seal and sea lion populations after detection of the virus in long-nosed fur seals in South Australia. SA confirmed Australia’s first case in a mammal on Saturday after a dead long-nosed fur seal found at Beachport on the Limestone Coas...
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