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Quail Island, Lyttelton used by Antarctic expeditions

Quail Island in Christchurch and Quarantine Island in Dunedin were both used to quarantine animals for Antarctic expeditions.

Ponies on Quail Island prior to departure for Antarctica
Dogs on Quail Island prior to departure for Antarctica
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