Fears for New Zealand’s native species as first bird flu case emerges
•The first case of H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in New Zealand, raising concerns for native species.
•A brown skua seabird tested positive for the virus after being found on a Wellington beach.
•The biosecurity minister urges the public to report instances of three or more sick or dead birds.
المصدر: The Guardian World | Source: The Guardian WorldMinister urges public to report cases of three or more sick or dead birds in a group after brown skua seabird tests positive for H5N1 on Wellington beach
The deadly H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in New Zealand for the first time, sparking alarm that some of the country’s most beloved and vulnerable native birds could be wiped out if it spreads.
A single ocean-going seabird, a brown skua, returned a confirmed positive test on Wednesday, after it was found on Petone beach in Wellington on 10 July, said Andrew Hoggard, the biosecurity minister.
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→The first case of H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in New Zealand, raising concerns for native species.
→A brown skua seabird tested positive for the virus after being found on a Wellington beach.
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