A sheepdog could be trialed to help protect penguins on Middle Island off Warrnambool, in south-west Victoria.
Penguins on the island have been drastically reduced by fox and dog attacks, the last count recording only 29, down from 2,000.
In a report to council, the use of a maremma dog to ward off foxes and other predators is proposed.
The sheepdog would be trailed between mid-November to mid-December and the island closed to the public.
Council will consider the proposal tonight.
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