Australia’s grappling with a serious bird flu outbreak as H5N1 sweeps across five states, sparking the first recorded mass wildlife die-off on a sub-Antarctic island. This highly contagious strain, deadly to birds and capable of rare human transmission, has already claimed baby seals and threatens native species already under pressure. While human cases remain rare — often mild like pink eye — they can be severe. Experts urge the public to report sick or dead birds immediately to help contain the spread.

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