Scavengers v humans: The race to avoid wildlife catastrophe

Five hundred personnel are racing to find sick seabirds on New South Wales beaches before scavengers do, following a suspected case of H5N1 bird flu discovered at Bennetts Beach. Experts fear the virus could devastate local wildlife, particularly affecting species like Gould's petrel, with mass die-offs expected if not contained soon. Public vigilance is critical in this urgent effort.

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