Reported Dog Attacks on New Zealand's Smallest Penguins Rise
Data from New Zealand's Department of Conservation (DOC) shows a rise in reported dog attacks on kororā. Reported attacks increased from four in 2021 to 28 in 2025. In 2025, 25 dog-on-kororā offences were also recorded. The kororā weighs 1 kg and is the smallest penguin in the world. It is classified as at risk and its numbers are falling.
