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Whangamarino Wetland

Whangamarino Wetland in the Waikato, New Zealand.

The 7290-hectare Whangamarino Wetland in the Waikato has tens of thousands of game birds living in its swamps and channels.

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Rights: Fish & Game, New Zealand
Published: 19 March 2014Size: 37.14 KB
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