Warrnambool penguin numbers on Middle Island rise with Maremma guardians

Rachael Houlihan
March 7 2019 - 11:00am
TOP dogs: Maremma project coordinator Tom Stanfield and Amor the dog in front of Middle Island ... "The work the dogs do on the island is amazing for conservation and tourism in Warrnambool." Picture: Morgan Hancock
TOP dogs: Maremma project coordinator Tom Stanfield and Amor the dog in front of Middle Island ... "The work the dogs do on the island is amazing for conservation and tourism in Warrnambool." Picture: Morgan Hancock

Warrnambool's beloved penguins are returning to Middle Island with numbers on the rise after a devastating fox attack in 2017 almost wiped out the colony.

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Rachael Houlihan

Deputy editor at The Standard. Former Warrnambool City Council and general news reporter. Send me news tips: rhoulihan@warrnamboolstandard.com.au

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