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Seal Meat Served in Canada

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And this is despite the bad press received by the annual seal hunts. For time immemorial seal has been eaten -- raw -- as a traditional food by indigenous people such as the Inuit. Many diners are huge fans of its taste, describing the mammal's meat as somewhere between duck and veal.

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Where to See Kiwi (and other birds) During the Rugby World Cup

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North of Dunedin is Orokonui , a wildlife Sanctuary modeled on Karori with a fence to keep introduced mammals out. Blue Ducks have been reintroduced to the streams of the mountain, and there are plenty of trails to walk along. And to the south are The Catlins, mentioned above. You really are spoiled here.

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The Nature of the Meadowlands: A Book Review

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With help from federal grants, state agencies, supportive legislators, and a devoted, knowledgeable staff, the Meadowlands slowly becomes a habitable place for birds, mammals, and other wildlife, a place where people can go to enjoy beauty in the middle of the densest populated area in the country. square mile area along the Hackensack River.