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Australia’s wild penguin vaccination drive targets bird flu in thousands of penguins
environment7 days ago

Australia’s wild penguin vaccination drive targets bird flu in thousands of penguins

Victoria is rolling out what officials call the world’s largest wild-bird vaccination program, aiming to vaccinate more than 5,000 little penguins at Phillip Island and St Kilda against H5N1 bird flu with a two-dose vaccine. The effort, plus vaccination of some captive birds in New Zealand and Australian zoos, uses an inactivated vaccine that requires boosters to raise antibody levels. Vaccines reduce disease impact and transmission but aren’t foolproof, and the virus will continue to evolve, necessitating ongoing vaccine development amid climate-change pressures on wildlife.

via theconversation.com|
#bird-flu#environment#h5n1
Penguin foraging reveals prey become harder to reach under Antarctic sea ice
science1 month ago

Penguin foraging reveals prey become harder to reach under Antarctic sea ice

Tracking 23 Adélie penguins across 6,000+ dives beneath Antarctic sea ice shows prey can become much harder to reach even when abundant: krill shift deeper or farther in response to repeated hunting, keeping feeding rates steady but forcing penguins to work harder to find food. The study highlights prey accessibility as a key driver of predator foraging, with implications for climate change and krill fisheries.

via The Times of India|
#antarctica#krill#penguins
Penguins End 29-Year Nailers Link, Tie Up with Everblades in ECHL Shakeup
sports1 month ago

Penguins End 29-Year Nailers Link, Tie Up with Everblades in ECHL Shakeup

After 29 years, the Pittsburgh Penguins will end their ECHL partnership with the Wheeling Nailers and instead affiliate with the Florida Everblades, following ownership changes that brought the Hoffmann Group to the Penguins. The Everblades are a Kelly Cup champion and draw strong attendance, while Wheeling will seek a new NHL affiliation as several teams currently have openings in the ECHL.

via Pro Hockey Rumors|
#affiliations#echl#florida-everblades
Flyers to Open 2026-27 at Home vs Penguins in Historic Early Start
sports1 month ago

Flyers to Open 2026-27 at Home vs Penguins in Historic Early Start

The Philadelphia Flyers will kick off the 2026-27 NHL season at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT at Xfinity Mobile Arena, marking the earliest opener in franchise history and the first home opener since 2022-23; with an expanded 84-game schedule and a shortened preseason, the club will also visit the Devils on Oct. 1 and Ottawa on Oct. 8 as the full schedule is released July 15.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|
#flyers#nhl#penguins
Skating drills, Porter Jr. negotiations, and Lowe's Pirates future shape Pittsburgh sports week
sports1 month ago

Skating drills, Porter Jr. negotiations, and Lowe's Pirates future shape Pittsburgh sports week

Pittsburgh’s multi-sport update centers on the Penguins’ development camp, where Liam and Markus Ruck are focusing on skating mechanics and nutrition to add weight and improve pro readiness; the Steelers are negotiating a high-stakes extension for cornerback Joey Porter Jr., likely needing substantial guaranteed money to reach elite-tier status; the Pirates are navigating the trade deadline with Brandon Lowe’s long‑term future in question, as Lowe expresses openness to staying but stresses that any deal depends on the team’s offer. The piece also notes Keeanu Benton’s extension as a priority, stadium and facility plans for Acrisure Stadium, and a growing emphasis on biomechanics through Matt Hague’s platform, which has helped hitters like Ryan O’Hearn and could influence Lowe’s approach ahead of a potential recall for Hunter Stratton.

via DK Pittsburgh Sports|
#contract-extension#development-camp#joey-porter-jr
Penguins Add Kaedan Korczak in Wotherspoon Trade
sports1 month ago

Penguins Add Kaedan Korczak in Wotherspoon Trade

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Kaedan Korczak from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Parker Wotherspoon, with Pittsburgh retaining 50% of Wotherspoon’s contract; Korczak is signed through 2029-30 at a $3.25 million AAV and has 155 career NHL games, including 3 goals, 13 assists and 16 points last season and 3 assists in 13 playoff games for Vegas.

via NHL.com|
#kaedan-korczak#nhl-trade#parker-wotherspoon
Penguins Plot a Bridge-Building Run in a Shifting NHL Market
sports1 month ago

Penguins Plot a Bridge-Building Run in a Shifting NHL Market

In a busy NHL offseason, the Penguins, limited by assets, aren’t chasing a single blockbuster deal and instead are building with a brick-by-brick approach to add mid-20s difference-makers. General Manager Kyle Dubas secured Hendrix Lapierre (24) from Washington and Oliver Okuliar from Florida, while aiming to add speed and depth and acknowledging they didn’t have a top-10 pick to move up for big targets. He also noted ongoing activity around development, free agency, and new owner Hoffman’s positive influence, signaling a measured path forward rather than reckless overspending.

via NHL.com|
#hendrix-lapierre#nhl#offseason
Penguins head into July 1 free agency with a depth-focused plan
sports1 month ago

Penguins head into July 1 free agency with a depth-focused plan

After a quiet draft, Pittsburgh enters July 1 free agency with a patient, depth-focused plan. Crosby, Rakell, and Rust form the forward core, with Malkin, Chinakhov, Kindel, and Novak in support; defense depth—especially on the left—needs reinforcement, and two young goalies are in the mix to push for NHL time. The team isn’t chasing big-name upgrades, instead weighing trades and free-agent depth moves as it aims to improve without sacrificing long-term flexibility.

via PensBurgh|
#defense#free-agency#nhl
Penguins Build a Six-Player Fresh Start in 2026 Draft Class
sports1 month ago

Penguins Build a Six-Player Fresh Start in 2026 Draft Class

The Pittsburgh Penguins drafted six prospects at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo—a mix of three forwards, two defensemen and one goalie—headlined by first-rounder Liam Ruck and his twin Markus, with Tomas Galvas, Pierce Mbuyi, Parker Von Richter and Matvei Nikonovich rounding out the class; the group will begin development at the Penguin Prospect Camp June 29–July 3 as they begin their NHL journeys under Kyle Dubas and Wes Clark.

via NHL.com|
#liam-ruck#markus-ruck#nhl-draft-2026
Penguins land Ruck twins, fulfilling a shared draft dream
sports1 month ago

Penguins land Ruck twins, fulfilling a shared draft dream

At the 2026 NHL Draft, Liam Ruck went No. 22 in the first round and his twin Markus was taken No. 39 in the second, letting the brothers realize their shared dream of being drafted together by the Penguins. The Medicine Hat teammates dominated WHL scoring this season (Markus 108 points, Liam 104), and their family celebrated as they begin a joint NHL journey with Pittsburgh.

via NHL.com|
#nhl#nhl-draft#penguins