8 confirmed dog attacks killed penguins in Wellington since Dec 2023, prompting calls for better pet control and community efforts.
DOC reports a troubling increase in dog attacks on penguins in Wellington, with 8 confirmed deaths and 7 unconfirmed cases since Dec 2023. Despite fencing and warnings, an eyewitness saw a dog near penguin nesting boxes in a fenced area. DOC Operations Manager Angus Hulme-Moir and Wellington City Council's Urban Ecology Manager Daniela Biaggio call for better pet control and community effort to protect these kororā (little blue penguins).
July 08, 2024
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