Abel Tasman National Park contains rock pools, estuaries, outcrops, offshore islands, and golden sand beaches that rival the tropics. It is a national park defined by its coast. Abel Tasman National Park was established in 1942…
Whio/Blue Duck
Whio or Blue Duck is a nationally threatened bird species that is much rarer than kiwi. They nest near river banks and are vulnerable to introduced predators because they are weak flyers. Whio occupy live their lives in very small stretches of river with arange of only one to five kilometers. This means they require intensive protection if the species is going to survive.
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