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Hokitika Guardian, 9 January 1932, Page 3

The tw'o flamingoes in the Auckland Zoological Park have been, joined in tin* last few days by seven others, a shipment recently arrived from England, and the collection has now become -cine of picturesque i'ntterest, states the New Zealand Herald. Four of the new arrivals are of the European variety, to be found in Northern Africa, in Asia, and in Spain, tm< remaining three birds being tin* rosy flamingo, whose habitat is the ntlantic side of South America and the islands off the South American coast. The birds are in excellent condition after their long sea voyage, and the large crowds that visited the wo yesterday were greatly attracted by the ornamental appearance they give to the flamingo pond. The two original occupants of the pond have taken a friendly interest in the newcomers and the flock appears- to be a. very "happy family.