Disaster● ElevatedJun 18 · Jun 18, 2026, 5:45 AM
Sobering : flu strain kills thousands of seal pups
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from oberonreview.com.au · Australia
A flu strain has caused the deaths of thousands of seal pups, a situation described as "sobering." This reports on a significant wildlife mortality event.
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