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Acclimatisation Societies of New Zealand

10,000 Birds

But hedgehogs? Secondly, New Zealand had already experienced on wave of extinction due to the introduction or rats and human hunting. One such individual was Sir George Grey, who liberated many animals on his estate (mercifully on an island), including wildebeest, monkeys, zebras, wallabies, deer, cassowaries, emu and kookaburras.

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Africa’s Big Five and Little Five

10,000 Birds

They are harmless to humans and their horns are used for wrestling other males for mating rights. This lioness remained hidden from these zebras in the long grass until she felt they were close enough for the charge. Rhinoceros Beetles are nocturnal and most often found at night when they are attracted to bright lights.

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