Scientists will monitor the virus, but UK health chiefs say the risk to the public is very low.
The virus has continued to spread in a wide range of domestic and wild bird speciesThe largest ever outbreak of bird flu is spilling over into mammals, including otters and foxes in the UK.
There will now be more targeted surveillance and testing of animals and humans exposed to the virus in the UK. Worldwide, the virus has been found in a range of mammals, including grizzly bears in America and mink in Spain, as well as in dolphin and seals.
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