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Watch a scientist shoot a Māui's dolphin in order to take a DNA sample. These dolphins are at Manukau Heads, on the west coast of the North Island.

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John Andrews. 'European discovery of plants and animals', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/european-discovery-of-plants-and-animals/6/3