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Victoria considers 'emergency extractions' of wildlife as bird flu spreads
Sep 26, 2026 3 min readAustralia · Victoria
The short version
Victoria is exploring methods, including 'emergency extractions,' to protect threatened species as the H5 bird flu continues to spread across Australia.
Why this matters — from Rex
Be aware of the potential for bird flu outbreaks in wildlife; avoid contact with any sick or deceased animals you encounter and report them to authorities to help protect threatened species.
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