Every year, our furry friends injure and kill hundreds of native and endangered coastal species.
Many marine mammals and sea birds such as seals, kororā and red-billed gulls are under threat due to attacks by cats and dogs.
That’s prompted the Department of Conservation to launch a campaign aimed at protect our native species.
Rayssa Almeida has more. Listen here:
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2018855629/doc-urges-cat-and-dog-owners-to-help-protect-coastal-species
1 news interviews DOC Ranger about their Wildlife wise dogs programme:
