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Accession No	1901.29
Name/Title	Rupicapra rupicapra (Alpine chamois); mounted
Brief Description	A mounted chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) from Switzerland, acquired by the Museum from Mr Nicolas Meuli of Wanganui in 1901. Chamois were not introduced to New Zealand until 1907, when eight, a gift from Emperor Franz Joseph, were liberated in the Southern Alps.
Classification	Rupicapra rupicapra/Rupicapra
Primary Prod Place	Switzerland/Europe
Measurement Reading	84 x 53cm 170cm

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