DISAPPEARING FAUNA.
The rapid disappearance of the kiwi, huia, pigeon, tui, and other native birds of New Zealand is causing lovers of fauna to demand that a more rigid protection be placed upon the sanctuaries of these birds. The demand for the preservation of native fauna is not confined alone to Now Zealand. Operations of collectors of Australian native animals and birds have been regarded with concern for some time past. Many of these collectors come from overseas and are actuated by various motives. Among museum trustees it has been generally felt that greater protective measures to prevent this exploitation are required throughout the Commonwealth. Species of rare and beautiful birds and animals are being threatened with extinction through the depredations of collectors seeking specimens of fast-disappearing fauna. With a view to checking these ravages, the Melbourne University Council has acquiesced in a suggestion by the trustees of the South Australian Museum to appoint a committee, which would advise the Government as to the imposition of limitations on the export of native fauna.
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Otaki Mail, 10 April 1922, Page 4
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173DISAPPEARING FAUNA. Otaki Mail, 10 April 1922, Page 4
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