The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has now been found in a second state, South Australia, after earlier being identified in Western Australia. Authorities have confirmed three seabirds have died of ...

The black swan, the Tasmanian devil and Australian sea lions are among the species at risk if a deadly strain of avian influenza takes hold in Australia, experts are warning.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Bird populations in mainland Australia have proved ...

But an urgent concern is the potential for scavenger animals to spread H5N1 further by eating infected carcasses. The term ...

What is the virus? Where did it come from? Are humans at risk? What does it mean for the agricultural sector and wildlife? Experts answer your questions ...

From brightly colored birds to the much-loved sugar glider, Australia's native animals are a sight to behold. The island continent is home to nearly 600,000 plants, animals and insects, many of which ...

Over recent years avian influenza has made its way across the globe. Now Australia has a suspected case. Here's what we know.

With legs like a velociraptor and a striking neon blue neck, the southern cassowary cuts a fearsome figure in the rainforests of northeast Australia. It is best to admire these human-sized birdies—and ...

The H5N1 virus has now reached every continent on the planet. What does it mean for some of the world’s unique species?

A wild, migratory bird has been found carrying a suspected case of bird flu in Australia, amid a dangerous global H5-strain outbreak.