Jack Nivisonnews.com.au·22 Jun, 2026 05:47 AM5 mins to readGulls have been spreading the virus around Antarctica, causing mass killings of seal pups and penguin species. Photo / Michael CraigGulls have been spreading the virus around Antarctica, causing mass killings of seal pups and penguin species. Photo / Michael CraigAgriculture Minister Julie Collins has announced a second bird has tested positive for H5.Collins said a northern giant petrel – found in southwestern Western Australia where a brown skua bird tested positive for H5 on Saturday – had also returned a positive result.
“I want to reiterate that this










