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Australia races to shield little penguins from H5N1 bird flu
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Wildlife workers on Australia's Phillip Island are vaccinating over 5,000 little penguins to protect them from the H5N1 avian influenza. This effort follows suspected mass bird deaths in South Australia and aims to safeguard a major tourist attraction.
Why it matters
The spread of H5N1 poses a significant threat to biodiversity and local tourism economies that rely on wildlife conservation.
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