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janbo1960
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 Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:45 pm Post subject: Sheepdog trial mooted to save penguin numbers |
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A sheepdog could be trialed to help protect penguins on Middle Island off Warrnambool, in south-west Victoria.
Penguins on the island have been drastically reduced by fox and dog attacks, the last count recording only 29, down from 2,000.
In a report to council, the use of a maremma dog to ward off foxes and other predators is proposed.
The sheepdog would be trailed between mid-November to mid-December and the island closed to the public.
Council will consider the proposal tonight.
PPPPPick up a Penguin!!!! |
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| Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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| How did the foxes get there in the first place? Surely if they're an introduced species then they could remove them? |
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