Gentoo penguins first birds to be infected with bird flu on Australia’s Heard Island

Category : Wildlife | Location : International  | Posted on 2026-02-22 23:38:23

Gentoo penguins have become the first bird species confirmed to be infected with H5 avian influenza on an Australian territory, after testing positive on the sub-Antarctic Heard Island, the Australian government has confirmed.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/gentoo-penguins-first-birds-to-be-infected-with-bird-flu-on-australias-heard-island