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10 New Zealand Sea Lions Facts

  • Posted on August 17, 2020August 9, 2020
  • Animals

New Zealand Sea Lions can be found along the coasts of the southern part of the South Island. Here are 10 facts about these native marine mammals. Prior to the arrival of people to these amazing islands, there were many types of large animals such…

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5 Reasons People Introduced Species To NZ

  • Posted on July 25, 2019July 23, 2019
  • Animals

People introduced species to New Zealand for many different reasons. Here are 5 reasons that New Zealand is now home to so many introduced species. The islands of New Zealand have been separated from other land for about 65 million years! Over that long time…

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Rats In New Zealand – A Serious Problem

  • Posted on June 11, 2019May 29, 2019
  • Animals

There are lots of rats in New Zealand that are causing a bit of havoc to the native wildlife. Here is an overview on New Zealand’s rat problem. New Zealand, similar to other islands throughout the world, is home to some very unique wildlife. The…

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6 Stoat Facts – The Perfect Predator?

  • Posted on April 13, 2019April 9, 2019
  • Animals

These 6 stoat facts will teach you about these mammalian predators. They may be small, but they cause havoc in New Zealand. Ever since I first came to New Zealand I’ve been hearing about stoats. I’ve heard stories about how they kill birds, and eat…

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