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    • A whio / blue duck swimming in a river.
    Rights: Bubs Smith, Department of Conservation Published 16 June 2017 Size: 330 KB Referencing Hub media

    Whio/blue ducks live in very cold water, so the insulating and waterproofing properties of feathers are very important.

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      In this recorded professional learning session, Shanthie Walker from DOC and Lyn Rogers explore resources and ideas to support your students’ learning outside the classroom. They model a process ...

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      Fantastic whio feathers

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