Post by Australian Wildlife Conservancy

H5N1 bird flu has now been detected in Australia, meaning this disease has reached every continent in the world. Globally, H5N1 has caused widespread losses among wild birds and some mammals. Experts fear the consequences of this disease for Australia’s native wildlife, with waterbirds and predatory and scavenging species among those most at risk. As a frontline conservation organisation with ecologists and conservation managers across the country, AWC stands ready to detect and report cases of bird flu. You can help by understanding the risks to wildlife, staying vigilant for signs of disease, and reporting observations of sick animals. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d6VCg8B7 📸 Pied cormorant on Faure Island Wildlife Sanctuary. B Leue/AWC