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jan 1, 1870 - Wallabies

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Governor Sir George Grey introduced wallabies to Kawau Island for his private collection. 1940s Bennett's wallabies were officially a pest in South Canterbury due to their rapidly increasing numbers.

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jan 1, 1870
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~ 156 years ago