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Raw: Elephants go swimming at Auckland Zoo
New Zealand

Raw: Elephants go swimming at Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo has released some rare underwater footage of their two elephants Burma and Anjalee swimming together. In the footage captured by zookeeper Joel the elephants look almost weightless. Source: NZN Video/Auckland Zoo

Endangered sea turtle in critical condition at Wellington Zoo
New Zealand

Endangered sea turtle in critical condition at Wellington Zoo

An endangered sea turtle which is believed to have been caught in strong currents before it was washed up on a Wellington beach on Saturday remains in a critical condition at Wellington Zoo. The endangered olive ridley sea turtle received a full health assessment at The Nest at Wellington Zoo yesterday.