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Journeys With Emperors: Tracking the World’s Most Extreme Penguin–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

They breed in colonies scattered around the Antarctic continent (the number ranges from 60 to 70, and as Kooyman points out, the colonies can drastically change in size from year to year) on the ice (and one of the things I learned from this book is how many different kinds of ice there is in the Antarctic) in the darkest months of winter.

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

10,000 Birds

The site serves as a breeding centre for endangered birds and animals, and you can walk around large aviaries and even a night house to see captive kiwi. Abel Tasman is popular for its easy hiking trail along the coast and kayaking, keep an eye out for New Zealand Fur Seals and Spotted Shags. Image by Dunedin NZ, Creative Commons.