Mass Mortality and Infected Mammals: Australia’s Bird Flu Fears Come True

Australia confirmed its first case of H5N1 in June in migratory seabirds. Since then, the virus has spread rapidly, straining ...

Which animals have been infected by H5N1 bird flu in Australia so far?

Bird flu has quickly spread around Australia. Hidden in the numbers are more than 20 distinct species of birds and mammals ...

The Australian Bird That Kidnaps Babies to Survive

White-winged choughs run elaborate cons on rival bird families, performing courtship dances and offering food to fledglings ...

First bird flu death in an Australian mainland mammal is a grim milestone. We know how bad this can get

The Beachport seal is one animal – for now. But this virus has already shown us what can happen next. Australia should use ...

Bird Flu Reaches Antarctica: Why Scientists May Evacuate Australian Research Base

Australia will evacuate 24 staff from Macquarie Island before its wildlife breeding season over concerns that an H5N1 ...

The first wave of bird flu is the worst: what Australia can learn from overseas

It’s easy to picture bird flu as an unstoppable wave set to decimate Australian birds and mammals. But that’s not set in ...
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Meet The Australian Bird Whose Tail Is Prettier Than A Peacock’s. Hint: It’s Also One Of The Most Unique Singers

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Beauty, they say, is in the eye of the beholder. Well, if ...

How bird flu could spread among Australia's mammals, and what it means for your pets

Bird flu has begun its spread beyond birds in Australia, with cases confirmed in three different mammal species since last ...

Australia Bird Flu Outbreak Grows as Infections Triple in a Week

Australia is grappling with a rapid spread of avian flu among wild birds, with authorities warning that the virus has become increasingly difficult to control and poses a significant mortality threat ...