A potential bird flu infection in a fox raised fears of long-distance spread. Australia has just 12,000 sea lions left, and scientists warned that carnage may await Australia's remaining 12,000 sea lions as bird flu gains ground.

An expert stated that backyard bird feeding might turn into a bird flu transmission hub. The suspected infection in a fox fueled fears about long-distance transmission. Scientists warned that devastation may threaten the remaining 12,000 sea lions in Australia as bird flu takes hold across animal groups.