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Mystery illness killing magpies sparks fears of population decline

Researchers say they are still far from identifying the cause of a deadly paralytic illness spreading through populations of the iconic Australian birds.

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Mystery illness killing magpies sparks fears of population declineResearchers say they are still far from identifying the cause of a deadly paralytic illness spreading through populations of the iconic Australian birds.
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