Source: ONE NewsPenguins
The Department of Conservation is urging An erect-crested penguin was attacked and killed by a dog south of
Biodiversity Ranger Mel Young says penguins of all species come to the Otago coast to moult at this time of year.
She says the penguins are particularly vulnerable at this time, as they cannot enter the water to catch food and have little energy for defence.
DOC spokesman
He says if members of the public see penguins in distress, or in a dangerous place, they should contact DOC so they can take them out of harm's way.
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