Sea lions

New Zealand

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December 2nd 2009
Kia Ora! I arrived in New Zealand on Friday and went on a two-days paleontological excursion with Michael. After working at the Uni we always drive down to the beach to take a look at this stunning ecosystem and its inhabitants. We even saw three yellow eyed penguins, one of the most rarest penguins! Anyway, see my pictures! The weather's pretty cold, at least compared to my last stops (wi ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more