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Mystery paralytic illness threatens magpie populations

Researchers say they have not identified the cause of a deadly paralytic illness spreading among magpies.
WHO: Researchers
WHAT: Researchers say they are still far from identifying the cause of a deadly paralytic illness spreading through magpie populations.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 10:37 PM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: The cause of the deadly paralytic illness spreading through magpie populations has not been identified.

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