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Iconic Australian mammals could be at real risk from bird flu. Could they be protected with vaccines in baits?

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Phys.org reports that iconic Australian mammals could be at real risk from bird flu. Researchers are asking whether vaccine-laced baits could protect them. The threat to these animals highlights the broader reach of avian influenza beyond birds.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2026-08-iconic-australian-mammals-r...

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