Research has found that our native black swans are highly susceptible to bird flu and usually die within 2-3 days of contracting the disease. Image: Jaana Dielenberg

Webinar: Preparing for bird flu impacts on Australian Wildlife

It is only a matter of time before the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu strain reaches Australian wildlife, and not only birds are at risk.

Get insights into the global impacts of bird flu, implications for Australian wildlife, plus how community can help at this free 45 minute lunchtime webinar.

Monday 26 August, 12-12.45pm AEST

Our speakers are:

Our MC is Invasive Species Council Conservation Director Jack Gough.

Given the enormity of this threat to Australian wildlife, this webinar is being jointly presented by the Biodiversity Council, Invasive Species Council, Australian Marine Conservation Society, Birdlife Australia and the Australian Land Conservation Alliance

Deadly bird flu has been found to spread between mammals, raising risk to Australian sea lions, seals and dolphins. Mammals can become infected through contact with live or dead infected animals, or contaminated environments. Image: Joan Li via Unsplash.