Bird flu has claimed its first Australian sea lion and dolphin. How does the virus get into these animals?

A rare Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea) on Kangaroo Island has been confirmed to have died from highly pathogenic H5N1 ...
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Which animals have been infected by H5N1 bird flu in Australia so far?

Bird flu has quickly spread around Australia. Hidden in the numbers are more than 20 distinct species of birds and mammals that have fallen to the disease.

Australia brought back brush-tailed bettongs after more than a century of local extinction; the animals are now breeding and reshaping Yorke Peninsula

A major project on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula has entered a new phase with the launch of a 10-year plan designed to ...
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Why do early European paintings of Australian animals look so strange?

Editor’s note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writers. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation, a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news ...
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Wild Australian animals took over my home

I opened my home to some incredible Australian wildlife and let these wild animals take over for the day.

Australian zoos mourn wave of animal deaths amid ageing populations and health challenges

Australian zoos are grappling with a number of animal deaths with Adelaide the latest to mourn after a female monkey was ...