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Hugh Gourlay with dung beetle

Scientist Hugh Gourlay holding picture of 2 dung beetles.

Hugh Gourlay from Landcare Research’s Biodiversity and Conservation Team holds a picture of the type of dung beetle that may be introduced into New Zealand.

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