It is fairly certain, indeed,, that the taniwha of the Maoris was nothing more than a common seal. This inoffensive, marine? mammal has been the victim or the cause of many such misconceptions.—D.J.C.
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Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21386, 31 January 1935, Page 5 (Supplement)
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33Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21386, 31 January 1935, Page 5 (Supplement)
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