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H5 Bird Flu Claims Life of Penguin on Phillip Island

A penguin has died on Phillip Island due to H5N1 bird flu, marking the first case in the local population as vaccination efforts prepare to begin.

15 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Authorities in Victoria have confirmed the death of a penguin from H5N1 bird flu on Phillip Island. This marks the first recorded case of the virus within the island's little penguin colony, raising concerns amid an ongoing outbreak.

Vaccination efforts are scheduled to commence on Monday in response to the situation. The death is part of a broader increase in bird flu cases affecting wildlife in the region, prompting an urgent response from local authorities.

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