First pelican falls to bird flu, another sea lion dies

First case of bird flu in pelican detected in SA

H5 bird flu has been detected for the first time in an Australian pelican, as another suspected case is reported in a sea lion off the Victor Harbor coast.

First pelican falls to bird flu, another sea lion dies

An Australian pelican has been confirmed to have bird flu, with concerns the far-ranging species could carry the virus well inland.