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First H5 bird flu death of endangered Australian sea lion recorded amid fears for small population

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Guardian
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What happened

South Australian authorities say case discovered on Kangaroo Island is first for species of which less than 12,000 animals remain Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast South Australia has recorded the first death of an endanger…

Key facts

  • South Australian authorities say case discovered on Kangaroo Island is first for species of which less than 12,000 animals remain Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast South Australia has recorded the first death of an endanger…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:04:52 UTC.

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