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MHC class II beta genes analyzed in captive king penguin colony
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (870+ words) In a finding that is already making waves among conservation geneticists and penguin enthusiasts alike, researchers in Japan have decoded the immune-system genes of one of the world’s most carefully managed captive king penguin colonies, revealing 72 brand-new gene variants and…...
Tree-killing beetle still poses major threat, as bird flu takes centre stage
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (868+ words) The shot-hole borer was first detected in WA in 2021. (ABC News: Grace Burmas) With biosecurity resources tied up managing the outbreak of the bird flu, there are concerns attention has been diverted from the destructive shot-hole borer beetle. Farmers and…...
Australia inoculates little penguins from bird flu, triggering anti-vaccine misinformation
1+ week, 3+ day ago (969+ words) "Not a single little penguin has been found to have 'bird flu'", reads an August 15, 2026, X post by Craig Kelly, a former MP with the centre-right Liberal Party who has previously shared vaccine misinformation debunked by AFP. His post included…...
Protecting Little Penguins From Deadly Bird Flu
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1016+ words) Real News, Told Simply.™ On August 26, a massive flash flood and mudslide caused damage over a huge area in Nepal and Tibet. One place that was destroyed was a busy border crossing between Nepal and China. The sudden flooding has…...
Vic penguins get vaxxed while Rocko’s colony remains at risk
2+ week, 1+ day ago (513+ words) While bird flu vaccinations are being rolled out among little penguin populations over east, there are no concrete plans in place to protect Rockingham’s iconic yet declining colony. But a Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions spokesperson confirmed the State…...
'A real mess': wildlife volunteers call for support to help equip them for H5 bird flu battleground
1+ week, 5+ day ago (494+ words) Port Stephens-based Wildlife in Need of Care receives about 50 requests a week to help sick and injured animals. With the support of other groups and agencies, the group's 61 volunteer carers do their best to respond to each request for assistance....
Deadly bird flu could decimate our wildlife. Experts say we’re doing almost nothing to stop it
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (1025+ words) August 30, 2026 — 5:00am Federal funding to combat the deadly bird flu gripping Australia is being disproportionately spent on biosecurity measures including for commercial chicken farms, rather than defending threatened native populations, animal groups have warned. The Invasive Species Council called the $20 million…...
Dead little penguins return "some weak positives" for bird flu
2+ week, 3+ day ago (557+ words) Laboratory testing results on the dozens of little penguins that died on King Island has returned “some weak positives” for bird flu. Around 51 little penguins were found dead on the island, but the condition of most of the animals meant…...
Pet owners: Bird flu risks for cats, dogs, and how to protect them | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
2+ week, 4+ day ago (898+ words) Hearing about bird flu can be worrying when you have pets that spend time outdoors, particularly if they are curious, hunt or come into contact with birds. It is natural to wonder what the actual risks are and whether there…...
Bird flu misinformation spreads after case confirmed in little penguin
2+ week, 4+ day ago (366+ words) No little penguin has been found to be infected with bird flu. False. The first case of bird flu in a little penguin was confirmed on August 15, 2026. AAP FACTCHECK - A program to vaccinate Philip Island's little penguins against bird flu…...