170: Penguin Guard Dogs

July 06, 2021 00:04:41
170: Penguin Guard Dogs
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170: Penguin Guard Dogs

Jul 06 2021 | 00:04:41

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

Middle Island off the south-western shore Victoria, Australia had a fox problem. A man by the name of Swampy Marsh had the bright idea to protect endangered penguins with Maremma sheepdogs.

Penguin meets dog. image by: Global Screen

Learn more and if you the area, you can meet the dogs!

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