DOC is calling for any information about an alleged dog attack on a colony of little penguins/kororā.
DOC received a call on Monday 27 April stating a group of eight kororā had been allegedly killed by a dog at Long Beach, near Dunedin.
DOC Acting Coastal Otago Operations Manager Chris Hankin says DOC is taking the claims seriously but needs evidence to progress investigations further.
"We're calling on anyone who has visited the site, taken photos, or been involved in the alleged burying or removal of any penguins to please contact us," says Chris.
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