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Kōwhai, the mustelid dog

Dog trained by Department of Conservation track down mustelids.

Kōwhai is specially trained to help the Department of Conservation track down mustelids.

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Rights: ZEALANDIA
Published: 8 November 2018Size: 9.81 MB
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