Little Penguins come ashore ahead of being administered a bird flu vaccination on Little Penguins at Summerlands in Philip Island, Victoria, Sunday, August 23, 2026. Authorities are administering vaccinations to at risk species of birds. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) Source: AAP / AAP image/Supplied by Niti Bhargava and Dr Anamika Sharma)
Could bird flu threaten Australia’s seals and sea lions? A second suspected H5 avian influenza case in a seal off South Australia is raising concerns. While vaccines are being rolled out for vulnerable birds, no approved vaccine is available for native marine mammals. Experts are calling for stronger preparedness and urgent action to protect Australia’s wildlife.
Could bird flu threaten Australia’s seals and sea lions? A second suspected H5 avian influenza case in a seal off South Australia is raising concerns. While vaccines are being rolled out for vulnerable birds, no approved vaccine is available for native marine mammals. Experts are calling for stronger preparedness and urgent action to protect Australia’s wildlife.
