Inside the plan to vaccinate wild birds, starting with the little penguins at Manly
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-08-28 11:55 UTC+10:00
Section: Environment / Conservation
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Australia, Environment & Climate
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Little penguins, black cockatoos, emus and owls at Taronga Zoo are among the first recipients of a vaccination for H5N1 avian influenza, while the NSW government has urged owners of backyard chickens or of pet birds to take extra precautions.
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