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The Polynesian rat arrived with the Maori in distant times, and the ship rat with the sealers of the late 1700's.
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Why don't rodents live in New Zealand?
Polynesian rats live in New Zealand.
Where in New Zealand do rats live?
Parliament
When were rats introduced to New Zealand?
The first rats introduced to New Zealand were the Polynesian rat or kiore. They came with the Maori settlers in around 1300.
Are Polynesian rats a pest in New Zealand?
No one cares
Do rats eat new zealand rabbits?
Rats are scavengers, but are very unlikely to attack rabbits. They may well consume a dead rabbit if they found one.
Do you find kangaroo rats in Australia and New Zealand?
Kangaroo Rats are not marsupials at all - they are rodents which sometimes have a hopping locomotion. Hence the name.These belong to N America. They are not found in Australasia.
Why is the kiwi bird dying?
Introduced predators such as stoats, rats and possums are killing many of the birds of New Zealand - who originally had no natural predators.
Is the treaty still in New Zealand?
The original one signed at Waitangi is in a vault in Wellington. It has been damaged over time by fire, water and rats.
What is the New Zealand and Australian currency?
New Zealand and Australia have distinct currencies. Australia has the Australian Dollar and New Zealand has the New Zealand Dollar. They are not interchangeable or usable in both countries and they have differing values.
What country was the Lord of the Rings filmed in?
The Lord of the Rings films were filmed entirely in New Zealand.
Causes of extinction in New Zealand?
Introduced species and habitat loss are the primary causes of extinction of native species in New Zealand. Introduced species such as feral cats, foxes, rats and stoats have decimated some native populations. Even the brushtail possum, rainbow lorikeets, black swan and cockatoos which have been introduced from Australia, threaten the habitat of native New Zealand species.
Are wild dog in New Zealand?
There are no werewolves in New Zealand.
