Bird flu kills more than 75% of baby seals on remote Australian island, study finds (opens original article in a new tab)

Bird flu has killed more than 75% of southern elephant seal pups on remote Australian islands, according to a study. The H5N1 strain was found in multiple species, marking the first detection in an Australian external territory.

• Bird flu killed over 75% of southern elephant seal pups on Heard Island
• H5N1 strain detected in six species including seals and penguins
• Australia's Heard and McDonald Islands are remote Antarctic territories