Caroline is a nature lover. Bird flu has her worried
Bird flu is spreading across Australia, causing significant mortality in native wildlife and raising concerns about eco-anxiety among nature-connected communities. Experts warn that the virus could have a devastating impact on local ecosystems similar to outbreaks observed overseas.
Why it matters
The spread of H5N1 poses a serious threat to biodiversity and highlights the psychological impact of environmental crises on local populations.
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Apple Podcasts Spotify Listnr Download (9.66MB) Download the SBS Audio app Available on iOS and Android A composite featuring a northern giant petrel, a little Penguin and a long-nosed fur seal, species that have all been impacted by bird flu - AAP Source: AAP / Susie Dodds/AAPIMAGE As bird flu takes hold across Australia, experts are warning of widespread mortality in native species, based on how the virus has ripped through environments overseas. The disease rarely infects humans, but it could drive a rise in eco-anxiety, especially among communities that are closely connected with nature. Follow and Subscribe Apple Podcasts Spotify Listnr Download (9.66MB) Download the SBS Audio app Available on iOS and Android Published 2 September 2026 5:10pm
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