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The tuatara is a lizard-like reptile from New Zealand, and the only one that fits the description, because it is not a true lizard. However, it is not particularly large. It tends to be considered more small to medium sized, up to 24cm in length (this is quite different from the incorrect size quoted on the San Diego Zoo website).
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What New Zealand coin has the tuatara featured on it?
The now demonetised New Zealand 5 cent coin featured the "Tuatara", the last surviving member of an otherwise extinct family of reptiles indigenous to New Zealand.
Why are tuatara hunted?
Tuatara are not hunted. They are protected reptiles, native to New Zealand. Due to the prevalence of introduced species, they now only exist on a number of offshore islands of New Zealand.
What three geographical places have no reptiles?
Antarctica is the only continent without reptiles or snakes.
What is featured on the reverse of the New Zealand 5 cent coin?
New Zealand being a member of the Commonwealth, has Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse of all coins since 1953. The reverse of the now demonetised New Zealand 5 cent coin featured the "Tuatara", the last surviving member of an otherwise extinct family of reptiles indigenous to New Zealand.
What are the five types of reptiles?
Crocodiles and alligatorsLizardsSnakesTuataras (two lizard-like species found only in New Zealand)Turtles and tortoises
Where are Bird found?
All over the Earth. New Zealand did not have any mammals until Europeans brought them (starting in the 1700's). All niches in the ecosystem were filled with birds and reptiles.
What are some reptiles and birds start with the letter n?
Birds: · Nandu · New Zealand Grebe · Nightingale · North African Ostrich · Northern Cassowary · Nuthatch
Are Tuatara maori?
Tuatara are lizard-like reptiles endemic to New Zealand. They are not Maori, as Maori refers to the race of people who inhabited New Zealand long before European settlement. However, the word 'tuatara' is a Maori word. It means 'peaks on the back', referring to the spiny protuberances.
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.
Are wild dog in New Zealand?
There are no werewolves in New Zealand.
Is a New Zealand passport evidence of New Zealand citizenship?
yes, you must a new zealand citizen in order to obtain a new zealand passport
