New Zealand City Closes Popular Road to Protect Mother and Baby Sea Lion

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By Olivia RosaneJan 15, 2021, 1:54 pm547 ptsTrending
One city in New Zealand knows what its priorities are. Dunedin, the second largest city on New Zealand's South Island, has closed a popular road to protect a mother sea lion and her pup, The Guardian reported. "We've closed John Wilson Ocean Drive to vehicles for the next month to allow some special residents…

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