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Laine Clark

FOUND: Extremely likely bird flu now spreading in wildlife - You Need To See This

Among bird species confirmed with a deadly virus are a giant northern petrel and a brown skua. (HANDOUT/Esperance Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary)

A suspected bird flu case has been found near a critical Australian sea lion population, sparking fears the endangered species may be at risk of extinction.

Conservationists warned one of the Australian sea lions' biggest breeding colonies may be under threat as authorities claimed it was "extremely likely" the deadly strain was spreading locally.

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