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Duncan Murray

First case of bird flu in endangered sea lion

A sea lion has tested positive for bird flu, sparking fears of a possible extinction event. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

A case of bird flu has been detected in an Australian sea lion for the first time, raising concerns for the species' already dwindling population.

A sea lion at South Australia's Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island tested positive for the highly transmissible disease, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

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