South Island hotspots to see wildlife this winter

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The little blue penguin can be seen at a number of Otago beaches. Photo: Chris Stephenson
Wildlife vet Dr Lisa Argilla says winter can be tough on New Zealand’s wildlife – particularly in Otago where she’s based – yet there’s still plenty to see if you’re out-and-about walking this winter. Argilla is one of New Zealand’s best-known wildlife vets. She rescued Happy Feet, a lost Emperor penguin which washed up north […]
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