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Four sea lions test positive for H5 bird flu at key breeding ground off Kangaroo Island
By Info60 Australia Desk•Summary of reporting by ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation•Sep 21, 2026•0 views•
There has also been a mass mortality event involving crested terns on the same South Australian islands, with about 900 of the birds found dead.
South Australia's sea lion population is increasingly being affected by H5 bird flu, with four of the mammals — including one pup — testing positive for the virus.
The sea lions were among 12 found dead on the North Page and South Page islands, a key... [2859 chars]
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