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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…...
Arctic Shorebirds Begin Arriving in Australia After Epic Global Flights
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (500+ words) Large flocks of migratory shorebirds are returning to north-western Australia from Northern Hemisphere breeding grounds. Some of these have made epic journeys over thousands of miles, travelling on an established avian flyway. Let’s explore this impressive feat and the Australian…...
Chilean researchers trial copper-zinc suits on injured penguins
1+ week, 3+ day ago (405+ words) Researchers in Chile have developed a therapeutic suit containing copper and zinc to help penguins recover faster from injuries. Scientists have tested the suits on five penguins found along Chile’s coast, four of which had sustained wounds believed to have…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
Australia’s Daring Plan to Hand-Vaccinate 5,000 Wild Penguins
2+ week, 5+ day ago (873+ words) The world's smallest penguin is under a big threat. For little penguins, Eudyptula minor, who call Phillip Island off the southeast coast of Australia home, an invasion of highly contagious bird flu is putting their colonies in danger. Australia is…...
Australia Mass Vaccinates Penguins Against Bird Flu
2+ week, 5+ day ago (785+ words) August 24, 2026 | 08:25 pm TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Australia is carrying out the world's first mass vaccination of penguins against bird flu, with about 1,000 having received their first dose, ABC News reported on Monday. "Our team took some time earlier in the week…...