Protecting Penguins from Foxes

The video follows a mission to protect Little Penguins in Manly, Sydney. It highlights the threats posed by foxes and the efforts of wildlife officers and conservation dogs to safeguard the penguins. The video demonstrates the training of a young conservation dog and showcases a veteran dog's skills in detecting fox dens, emphasizing the importance of these efforts in preserving the penguin population.

What is the primary threat to Little Penguins in Manly?

• Pollution

• Foxes

• Other birds

• Tourists

What role do wildlife officers play in protecting Little Penguins?

• Feeding the penguins

• Building nests for them

• Fencing off nest sites and providing nest boxes

• Relocating penguins to safer areas

What is the main task of the conservation dogs?

• Chasing away tourists

• Finding food for penguins

• Sniffing out fox dens

• Guarding the penguins

What is the first step in training a conservation dog?

• Teaching them to bark

• Introducing them to penguins

• Taking them to the beach

• Using a toy with fox scent

How do conservation dogs help in the mission to protect penguins?

• By locating fox dens for officers to manage

• By scaring away predators

• By playing with penguins

• By guarding the penguin nests

What is the significance of finding a fox den?

• It marks the end of the conservation mission

• It is a tourist attraction

• It provides a new home for penguins

• It helps in setting up a baiting station

What is the role of the veteran conservation dog in the demonstration?

• To guard the area

• To play with the penguins

• To train new puppies

• To find a fox den