Fauna of New Zealand
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The animals of New Zealand, part of its biota, have an unusual history because, before the arrival of humans less than 900 years ago, the country was mostly free of mammals, except those that could sw
The kiwi is a national symbol of New Zealand.
A tuatara, sometimes described as a "living fossil"
Diversity of marine mollusc shells at Akaroa Beach
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Biodiversity of New Zealand
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The biodiversity of New Zealand, a large island country located in the south-western Pacific Ocean, is varied and distinctive. The species of New Zealand accumulated over many millions of years as lin
Fauna of New Zealand
…The animals of New Zealand, part of its biota, have an unusual history because, before the arrival of humans less than 900 years ago, the country was mostly free of mammals, except those that could…
The frog family Leiopelmatidae is endemic to New Zealand.
New Zealand's geckos, such as the Duvaucel's gecko, may have had their origins in New Caledonia although Australia is implicated in recent phylogenetic work.
The kauri of North Island were the largest trees in New Zealand, but were extensively logged and are much less common today.
Many species of southern bull kelp are found in New Zealand.