Bird flu could wipe out Australian black swans, study warns
Experts fear famous Australian black swans could face extinction in event of outbreak
An outbreak of bird flu could wipe out black swans in Australia, a new study has warned.
Experts say the famous birds are in a “highly precarious situation” as they are particularly vulnerable to avian flu – and can die from it within days of becoming infected.
Their survival “would be in peril” if an outbreak hit Australia, researchers said.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies