TOH edition: Tuesday, 15 September 2026 · Animals & Wonder
Auckland Brought In Six Llamas to Protect Its Lambs From Roaming Dogs—and It Worked
Reported by RNZ
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Auckland council farms introduced six guardian llamas into their regional parklands last year to watch over vulnerable flocks. The llamas' natural vigilance and protective instincts have successfully reduced roaming dog attacks on ewes and lambs without requiring lethal measures.
Humane and imaginative ecological management can solve persistent predator conflicts simply by working alongside natural animal instincts.
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