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Tuatara are not lizards. They are lizard-like reptiles, endemic to New Zealand, but they are not reptiles.
Tuatara are relatively defenceless, which is why they have become extinct on the mainland. They hide by day and are active at night, and this is their main means of protection.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoLike any wild animal, tuataras will fight back when cornered, threatened or provoked. They do have a nasty bite and will not let go easily. Approach them with caution.
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