Seventeen Tasmanian little fairy penguins killed after dog mauled them to death
Hunt for killer dog that mauled SEVENTEEN penguins to death in a single day with owners to face massive fines Tasmanian wildlife authorities released a CCTV image hoping to identify a dog The dog is believed to be responsible for killing 17 little penguins in December Owners of dogs that kill sensitive wildlife can face massive fines in Tasmania Could be fined $5,040, have their pet destroyed, and be liable for other costs
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Wildlife authorities in Tasmania are calling for help to identify a dog thought responsible for killing 17 little penguins in the state's northwest.
The birds were found dead at West Beach in Burnie on December 31.
Tasmania's Parks and Wildlife Service released a CCTV image of a dog that was in the area around the time of the attack.
Tasmania's Parks and Wildlife Service released a CCTV image of a dog they believe is responsible for killing 17 little penguins
'It is possible this dog is the animal responsible for the penguin deaths,' state compliance coordinator Michael Spaulding said.
'We ask anyone who may have
