More than 5,000 little penguins will be vaxxed against bird flu. How will this protect them?
📍 How it ended
Vaccinations of more than 5,000 little penguins began on Phillip Island as part of Australia’s response to H5N1 bird flu that had been linked to mass bird deaths in south‑west Victoria. Experts and wildlife groups highlighted the broader threat to unique fauna, called for proper habitat protection, and questioned whether vaccination was the only way to tackle the outbreak.
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