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Because - just like the rest of the animal kingdom - they have their place in the 'great scheme' of life. They have every right to live on this planet - despite the unstoppable march of the human race, eating up vast tracts of the tuatara's natural habitat !
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What is being done to save the tuatara?
stopping its habitat being destroyed
Why does the tuatara have spikes?
Spikes are a protective feature that has evolved over time to save them from predators.
What do you call a baby tuatara?
There is no particular name for a baby tuatara. Newly hatched tuatara are called hatchlings, and tuatara that are not yet adult are simply called juvenile tuatara.
Is a tuatara a dragon?
No. Iguanas and tuatara are quite different species. Whilst both iguanas and tuatara are reptiles, the iguana is a type of lizard, whereas the tuatara is not classified as a lizard.
What Vertebrate group is the tuatara in?
The tuatara is a reptile.
How many species of the Tuatara are there?
There are only two species of tuatara: The Northern tuatara (Sphenodon guntheri) and the Brothers Island tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus).
Is a tuatara a mammal?
No, Rhynchocephalia is not a subset of Mammalia. The tuatara is a reptile.
When was Tuatara - comics - created?
Tuatara - comics - was created in 1977.
What species are zoos trying to save?
BAD ANIMALS AND WILD's ANIMALS AND GOOD ANIMALS THAT BECOMES BAD In New Zealand, people are trying to save the kiwi and the tuatara. In China, people are trying to save the tiger and the Giant Panda.
Which is faster ssc ultimate aero or ssc tuatara?
SSC Tuatara; 272 mph; Ultimate aero; 268mph. TUATARA WINS
Can you have a pet tuatara and why?
No. Tuatara are protected animals, and may not be kept as pets.
Which is faster bugatti veyron or SSC tuatara?
100% ssc tuatara is faster than bugatti ....tuatara 275 mph bugatti 268mph....trust me...see the video of speed between bugatti and ssc tuatara...
