New Zealand

Sea lions thrive once again on Otago coast after mainland extinction

A colony of sea lions previously driven to extinction on the New Zealand mainland is now flourishing in Dunedin.

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Sea lions, which were once extinct on the mainland, have established a thriving colony on the Otago coast. The animals are described as playful and living well in their current habitat.

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Why 'playful' sea lions are living their best lives in Dunedin

Once driven to extinction on the mainland, a colony of sea lions is now thriving on the Otago coast.

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