As an ecologist, Veronica Frans knows a lot about species and their habitats. Despite her work and knowledge of marine species around the world, it was a female New Zealand sea lion (pakake/whakahao) spotted 2 km into a forest which took her by surprise!
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Visitors to the surrounding Otago beaches may come across sea lions, sometimes unexpectedly. It is best to check that what looks like a log, is not a sleeping sea lion. They can move fast across land when they want to, it is best to give them space.
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Beaches are great places to roam with dogs, but uncontrolled dogs can disturb or harm our wildlife. To avoid this, here are some simple steps dog owners can take to lead the way as ambassadors for our wildlife.
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