Mass Slaughter of Penguins for Oil on Macquarie Island

The chapter delves into the brutal history of mass killings of penguins for oil on Macquarie Island, where men herded, slaughtered, and processed thousands of penguins. It explores the controversies surrounding the operations, including jurisdictional disputes, refusal to pay customs duty on penguin oil, and the support for the man behind the slaughter. Despite protests and public outrage, the ruthless exploitation of penguins continued until eventually being halted.