Australia is facing a wildlife crisis as over a thousand crested terns and more than two dozen penguins have died, likely due to the H5 bird flu outbreak. Experts warn this could escalate into a massive die-off, worse than bushfires or algal blooms, urging governments to act fast. Vaccination efforts are underway in Victoria and being considered in South Australia, though experts question their effectiveness for flying birds. The focus now is on mobile veterinary units to safely remove carcasses and curb virus spread—before it’s too late for these vulnerable species.

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