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They make little houses for themselves, very elaborate ones. Despite their interesting behaviour and cute appearance, these creatures are woefully underappreciated even where they are abundant and easily seen.

Might taste good; haven't had in many years. But think about the way the cows are treated whose milk becomes these weird little snacks.

Very common sight in New Zealand, where they are called pukeko. They are sometimes hunted and eaten. A frequently repeated joke goes something like: "Recipe for pukeko: cook in a large pot with an old boot, boil for 3 days, then discard the Pukeko and eat the boot."