The Southern African Foundation For The Conservation Of Coastal Birds is calling on stricter measures for dog walking in Simon’s Town after 19 endangered penguins were killed due to irresponsible dog ownership. | ThePeoplesPost
On Friday 28 October, two huskies reportedly escaped from their property in Simon’s Town and caused havoc after attacking and killing 19 penguins, including two chicks at Seaforth beach.“We strongly condemn irresponsible pet owners who need to be held accountable for the cause of this tragic incident. This is not the first incident of this nature; there have been several dog attacks on penguins in Simon’s Town which are completely unnecessary and avoidable.
“SANCCOB’s clinical veterinarian describes severe bite marks and puncture wounds to the lower parts of the penguins’ bodies, whilst several penguins suffered extensive wounds to the neck, abdomen, and groin areas. “Measures need to be implemented to prevent further dog attacks; we plead with the City of Cape Town and SANParks to urgently review areas in Simon’s Town and surrounds where dogs are currently walked and increase enforcement of non-compliance offenders.”
Seaforth beach is a prominent nesting site for around 150 endangered African penguins and is on the border of Boulders beach – the world-famous African penguin breeding colony.
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