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DOC urges cat and dog owners to help protect coastal species

17:35 pm on 25 August 2022

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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.