H5N1 avian flu is spreading in Australian bird populations with mass animal deaths recorded across affected areas. A little penguin on King Island has been confirmed with the virus. Suspected cases of the infection have recently surfaced at a South Australian popular destination.
Mass vaccination of little penguins has started in response to the outbreak. Authorities are looking into what happens next when hundreds of animals succumb to bird flu during an outbreak. Teams are moving quickly to manage the situation and preserve vulnerable bird populations.