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Acclimatisation Societies of New Zealand

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There were no mammals, little game, and not many birds either. Brush-tailed Possums were brought from Australia to help start a fur industry. But man cannot live on bread alone, and the homesick settlers wanted more than just game. Part of the world they wanted to transport was natural.

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Dog Collars

4 The Love Of Animals

Middle class adoption of dog ownership required affordable collars, just like today’s mass marketed collar industry. Modern LED lights allow inexpensive, lighted collars that are visible over long distances at night to help prevent lost game animals and runners. Here are the most common types of collars.

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