The Canberra Times·3 min read·medium
'Starting to take off': bird flu mass mortality likely
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Aaron Bunch
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Environmental authorities are investigating a mass mortality event involving over 80 greater crested terns at Baudin Rock, South Australia, suspected to be caused by bird flu. Experts warn that this could signal the start of a rapid spread of the H5 virus across the region.
Bird flu is suspected after 80 dead and sick greater crested terns were found at Baudin Rock, SA. Photo: Andrew Stafford/AAP PHOTOS A mass mortality event, potentially triggered by bird flu, mirrors what's happened as the deadly disease spread overseas, environmental advocates warn.
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