Caroline is a nature lover. Bird flu has her worried

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BIRD FLU COMPOSITE — A composite created on Monday, August 24, 2026, featuring a northern giant petrel, a little penguin and a long-nosed fur seal, species that have all been impacted by bird flu. Source: AAP / AAP Graphic/Susie Dodds / Pictures: Dan Himbrechts, Joel Carrett, Darren England

As bird flu takes hold across Australia, experts are warning of widespread mortality in native species, based on how the virus has ripped through environments overseas.

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Published 11 September 2026 2:44pm

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As bird flu takes hold across Australia, experts are warning of widespread mortality in native species, based on how the virus has ripped through environments overseas.

The disease rarely infects humans, but it could drive a rise in eco-anxiety, especially among communities that are closely connected with nature.

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