NO BEAVERS WANTED.
Introduction Into N.Z. Banned. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, April 9. On several occasions representations have been made to the Minister of Internal Affairs (the Hon J. A. Young) to allow the introduction of beavers and muskrats into the Dominion. The Minister states that he is definitely opposed to such suggestions, as he regards these animals as pests. “ The beaver is certainly to be admired for its ingenuity,” said the Minister, “ but it is not hard to visualise the havoc it would cause in some of our swamp drainage or river protection areas if it became established. The introduction of the muskrat is desired because from it the much-fancied musquash fur is obtained. The muskrat is a prolific breeder. Two, three and occasionally four or five litters, averaging six or seven young each, are produced in a season, so that it is not difficult to visualise the possibility of the country being overrun with these animals in suitable localities if their introduction were authorised.”
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Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20275, 9 April 1934, Page 8
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166NO BEAVERS WANTED. Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20275, 9 April 1934, Page 8
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