TMAG stops accepting dead birds and mammals amid bird flu concerns, Pulse Tasmania, 15 July 2026

The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) has stopped accepting dead birds and mammals from the public as a precaution against the spread of H5 bird flu.

The museum said the decision followed recent detections of H5 avian influenza on the mainland and would remain in place until further notice.

While the virus has not been detected in Tasmania, the number of confirmed cases on the mainland is increasing.

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