Over 400 native pelicans mysteriously died at Lake Cawndilla in New South Wales, shocking ecologists who ruled out bird flu but can’t explain the mass die-off—despite healthy young birds and available fish nearby. With pollution unlikely in this remote area, authorities are investigating other diseases, including botulism, whose test results may take weeks. A local vet is now conducting autopsies to uncover clues, as scientists scramble to understand this ecological crisis and prevent future tragedies.

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