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https://www.odt.co.nz/news/world/list-of-doom-hundreds-of-species-facing-heightened-bird-flu-risk-in-australia-jqshepu6>
“One in five Australian birds and mammals are facing a "high to extreme risk"
from the escalating bird flu virus that's starting to devastate wildlife.
The deadly H5 strain's impact continues to rise as Australia recorded its first
domestic mass mortality event among birdlife during the past week, as the
number of confirmed positive cases climbs beyond 100.
About 300 species, including about 30% of Australian bird species, faced
heightened danger from the deadly virus, the Invasive Species Council said in a
statement, citing government data.
This includes 13 critically endangered and 70 endangered species or subspecies
rated as at extreme, very high or high risk.
The Christmas Island frigatebird, little penguin, and Australia sea lion are
among the species listed that face high or extreme risk.
The council urged $A200 million in funding from the federal government to
bolster the capacity for species to survive and recover from disease
outbreaks.”
Via Violet Blue’s
Threat Model - Pandemic Roundup: August 6, 2026
https://www.patreon.com/violetblue/posts/pandemic-roundup-165898425
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
