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How long has a tuatara existed?
Any given living tuatara has existed for around 110 years at most. Tuataras as a species have been around for around 200 million years.
This reptile is the only surviving member of its order?
The tuatara is the only living species in the order Rhynchocephalia. The tuatara is the only living species in the order Rhynchocephalia.
What are two unusual animals unique to New Zealand?
The kiwi bird, and the tuatara, a reptile known as the 'living fossil'.
Where did the tuatara used to live?
New Zealand * Added - The tuatara, also called the sphenodon, still lives in New Zealand.
What is a reptile called a living fossil in New Zealand?
a tuatara, maybe? :)
Do tuatara live in land or water?
Tuatara are terrestrial reptiles, living on land. They lay their eggs in burrows, find their food on land and shelter on land.
What is the name of living dinosaur in nz?
Some dinosaur fossils have been found in New Zealand, despite the fact the it lacks ideal environmental conditions for fossilization. Among those discovered are Sauropod, Ankylosaur, Mosasaur, Pterosaur, Carnosaur, Plesiosaur, and Tylosaur.
Is the Tuatara venomous?
No. The tuatara, a lizard-like reptile endemic to New Zealand, does not have the ability to produce any venom.
Which native new zealand reptile kown as a living fossil?
The Tuatara - the only ''living'' dinosaur left on the planet.
What New Zealand lizard has survived for almost 200 million years and is the only living species of its type?
The Tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus), though technically, the Tuatara is not a lizard.
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.
