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"The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has now spread from migratory birds to
infect resident Australian birds. Clusters of dead birds have been found in
several locations. The virus will inevitably infect other wildlife, most
notably mammals.
Death rates range from 75-100% in poultry and some wild bird species. There’s
great uncertainty about how big the death toll will be over both the short and
long-term. Native species such as the black swan are highly vulnerable, while
others may prove more resilient.
Based on overseas experience, we can expect many thousands, if not millions, of
Australian birds, and large numbers of mammals, to perish. Poultry will likely
become infected, while some beloved pets may die.
Overall, the populations of many Australian species will likely plummet. Some
threatened species will move closer to extinction, and relatively safe species
could become threatened. As the virus spreads through widespread species such
as silver gulls, white ibis, pigeons, ducks and crows, many of us will be
confronted by wildlife deaths close to home.
Facing a threat like this can make us feel powerless. But there are actions we
can take."
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
