16 August 2026

Unprecedented penguin vaccine program begins, but is it too late?

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Unprecedented penguin vaccine program begins, but is it too late?

Wildlife officers aim to save a famous penguin colony from bird flu, but the spread of the virus has dealt their plans a significant blow.

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