Bird flu virus spreads to Australian marine life as wildlife groups track cases

Bird flu has now reached Australian sea lions and dolphins, marking the first time the virus has claimed marine mammals in the country. More than 11,000 reports of the H5 bird flu virus have been assessed in South Australia alone. A new community forum has been announced to help address the growing situation. Local residents have expressed fear after a biosecurity threat was pulled off an Australian beach. Meanwhile, citizen scientists are continuing their work to maintain a watch on dolphins while the bird flu threat remains active. Experts are looking into how the virus managed to enter these marine animals.