A further 86 were likely to have been killed by dogs.
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The Department of Conservation is urging owners to control their dogs. (File photo) “Dog owners need to be aware that kiwis can be anywhere, dog owners need to be more vigilant,” he said. Following the discovery of the five kiwi on February 22, Wright urged dog owners to control their pets, especially during the daytime when kiwi are at their most vulnerable. The Department of Conservation asked dog owners to “ensure they know where their dogs are at all times given the risk dogs pose to kiwi when they are uncontrolled”.