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October 15, 2026 at 03:21 PM
Wildlife Biologists Start Vaccinating Shy Albatrosses by Hand, Taking Aim at the Spread of Avian Flu in Tasmania
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Wildlife biologists in Tasmania are vaccinating shy albatrosses by hand to protect the endangered seabirds from the spread of avian flu, a proactive conservation effort.
albatrosses
vaccination
wildlife conservation
avian flu prevention
Tasmania