Vet students carry on naked calendar tradition

Veterinary students at New Zealand's Massey University have a tradition of nude modeling. For the sixth year in a row, third-year vet students will get naked for cameras for their annual "Barely There Calendar."

Although stratetic use of props and positions hide genitalia in the photos, the students are nevertheless completely naked with one another during the photo shoot itself.

It's a "little awkward," commented 21-year old Rosie Keen, one of the students who modeled for the project. "But once you get over the initial stage it turned out to be an awesome day."

The July-to-June calendar raises funds for a student vacation in the North Island's adventure capital of Taupo. In addition, 10% of the money raised will go to the local SPCA to protect animals from abuse and mistreatment.

Massey University, which attracts students from around the globe, is one of the few vet schools outside North America that has received American Veterinary Medical Association accreditation for their veterinary degree. Calendars can be purchased online at the VetCalendar.co.nz site.