Bird Flu Now Confirmed in Five Endangered Australian Sea Lions as South Australia Seeks a Mammal Vaccine Trial

Nature World News | 23.09.2026 02:00
Four more Australian sea lions, including a pup, have tested positive for H5 bird flu at a key breeding site between the South Australian mainland and Kangaroo Island, bringing the species' confirmed total to five. South Australian Environment Minister Emily Bourke announced the results on Monday, Sept. 21, adding that about 900 greater crested terns had been found dead on the same islands.