Bird Flu Looms Over Australia's Wildlife The detection of H5N1 bird flu in western New South Wales has sent shockwaves through conservation circles, but the real concern lies in its potential impact on Australia's already vulnerable wildlife.
With several years' experience with this deadly disease, Australia has had time to formulate a plan for when it hits.
Western Australia is at the forefront of these efforts, protecting endangered species such as the western ground parrot and the Australian lesser noddy through various programs.