Australian Broadcasting Corporation·3 min read·medium
H5N1 bird flu a deadly threat to native duck species already menaced from all angles
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Gavin McGrath
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The H5N1 bird flu virus has reached the Australian mainland, posing a significant threat to the country's 15 native duck species. Ecologists warn that these birds are already vulnerable due to habitat loss and environmental changes.
Why it matters
The arrival of a highly pathogenic virus in a new region highlights the ongoing risks to biodiversity and the potential for ecological disruption.
Blue-winged shovellers are now a protected species. ( Supplied: Peter Rowland, PRPW )
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The report relies on expert ecological testimony and factual reporting on wildlife health.
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