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Australian scientists found possible H5 avian flu in elephant seals on Heard Island, pending confirmation.
Australian scientists have detected signs of H5 avian influenza in elephant seals on Heard Island, a remote sub-Antarctic territory, following unusual mortality rates.
The suspected H5N1 strain has not been confirmed, as samples collected during an expedition aboard the RSV Nuyina are awaiting testing upon the vessel’s return in mid-November.
Heard Island, the last continent-free of the virus, remains isolated from major bird migration routes, but the detection aligns with the virus’s spread across the Southern Ocean, including nearby French sub-Antarctic islands.
Authorities stress a confirmed case would not significantly increase risk to mainland Australia, which has invested over $100 million in preparedness.
Científicos australianos encontraron posible gripe aviar H5 en elefantes marinos en la isla de Heard, en espera de confirmación.