Neil the seal returns to Tasmania amid bird flu concerns
Neil the seal has returned to southern Tasmania, raising concerns about potential exposure to bird flu. Experts warned that despite his solitary lifestyle, he remains at risk due to the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain recently detected in Australia. Precautions have been advised for the public to avoid interactions with the nearly 1,000-kilogram.
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Published 25 Jun 2026, 19:24 UTC · Updated 25 Jun 2026, 19:30 UTC
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