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The New Zealand Fur Seal is found in the southern hemisphere and is known for its thick, dark fur.

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These seals live in coastal areas and spend a lot of time in the water. They are very agile and can move quickly through the water to catch prey.

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New Zealand Fur Seals have a wide variety of prey that they eat, including fish, squid, and crustaceans.

Animal population

200,000

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IUCN Classification

Least Concern (LC)

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Geeky Facts about the New Zealand Fur Seal

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Contrary to their name, they can also be found in some parts of Australia.

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The Māori name for the fur seal is “kekeno”, which means “look-arounds”.

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They can be distinguished from sea lions by their pointy nose and smaller size.

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New Zealand - North Island Multisport
New Zealand - North Island Multisport
New Zealand - North Island Multisport
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3 - Average

8 days from

£1,629 / person

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New Zealand Explorer
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New Zealand Explorer
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4 - Demanding

19 days from

£6,099 / person

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Best of Down Under: Australia & New Zealand
Best of Down Under: Australia & New Zealand
Best of Down Under: Australia & New Zealand
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Australia & New Zealand
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2 - Light

38 days from

£8,249 / person

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Best of New Zealand with Fiji
Best of New Zealand with Fiji
Best of New Zealand with Fiji
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New Zealand & Fiji
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2 - Light

17 days from

£5,780 / person

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Northern Spotlight
Northern Spotlight
Northern Spotlight
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2 - Light

8 days from

£2,379 / person

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Milford Track Adventure
Milford Track Adventure
Milford Track Adventure
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3 - Average

14 days from

£7,129 / person

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Classic South Island Adventure
Classic South Island Adventure
Classic South Island Adventure
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8 days from

£4,771 / person

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New Zealand Winter Adventure
New Zealand Winter Adventure
New Zealand Winter Adventure
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Active
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3 - Average

14 days from

£5,231 / person

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The Wonders of Australia with New Zealand add-on
The Wonders of Australia with New Zealand add-on
The Wonders of Australia with New Zealand add-on
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Australia & New Zealand
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3 - Average

48 days from

£14,348 / person

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Breathtaking New Zealand
Breathtaking New Zealand
Breathtaking New Zealand
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18 days from

£7,099 / person

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Grand Tour of New Zealand with Australia
Grand Tour of New Zealand with Australia
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New Zealand & Australia
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2 - Light

26 days from

£7,299 / person

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Highlights of Australia with New Zealand Add-on
Highlights of Australia with New Zealand Add-on
Highlights of Australia with New Zealand Add-on
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Australia & New Zealand
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3 - Average

40 days from

£12,998 / person

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Wellington & South Island - 14 days
Wellington & South Island - 14 days
Wellington & South Island - 14 days
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Small Group
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2 - Light

14 days from

£4,375 / person

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New Zealand - South Island Multisport
New Zealand - South Island Multisport
New Zealand - South Island Multisport
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3 - Average

15 days from

£2,849 / person

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Discover New Zealand
Discover New Zealand
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22 days from

£6,199 / person

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