Fears for ‘gregarious’ local celebrity Sammy the elephant seal in Victorian bird flu hotspot
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-08-26 13:31 UTC+10:00
Section: Environment
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Health, Culture & Entertainment, Australia, Financial Markets, Environment & Climate
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Seals and sea lions often communicate by touch and share spaces with wild birds, placing them at risk of infection from H5N1 virus
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