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A terrifying milestone: H5N1 bird flu has jumped to a native Australian seabird — the greater crested tern — marking the first time this deadly virus has infected local wildlife, not just migratory birds. Environmental groups are sounding the alarm, warning this could trigger a devastating wildlife outbreak as the virus spreads from ocean birds to mainland species. While officials say poultry and human risks remain low, scientists scramble to understand how the infection occurred, amid confirmed cases in WA and SA and a suspected mammal case in NSW. Conservationists are demanding urgent action to bolster native species’ resilience — tackling invasive predators and habitat loss — before it’s too late. Authorities are ramping up surveillance and urging the public to avoid sick or dead birds and report any wildlife anomalies.

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