Chamois, which were liberated at Mount Cook about 30 years ago, are increasing ami are becoming firmly established in tlie hills at the head of the [taiigitata River. Many of tlie animals were seen b.v a party of Ashburton climbers in their trip across Dennistoun’s Pass to Westland a week ago. On one trip made by the climbers from tlieir base camp, the track selected was i. very difficult one. but when retracing their steps they followed the footprints (; f a chamois on the snow, and this led over the same country, but b.v a much easier track
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Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 149, 19 March 1936, Page 16
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