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The Tuatara - the only ''living'' dinosaur left on the planet.

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Do dinosaurs live in Australia?

No more than they live anywhere else. As a matter of fact, the closest creature to a living dinosaur today is the Tuatara, a native reptile of New zealand.


How do you spell tortara?

The proper spelling is tuatara, a lizard-like reptile native to New Zealand.


Why is the Tuatara extinct?

It's not ! At least not yet - however it IS on the endangered species list. It's a reptile native to New Zealand.


Is tuatara is alive or dead?

The tuatara is alive. It is a unique reptile native to New Zealand, often referred to as a "living fossil" because it resembles ancient reptiles that existed millions of years ago. Tuataras are not lizards, and they are the only surviving members of the order Rhynchocephalia. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect their populations, as they are considered vulnerable due to habitat loss and predation by introduced species.


What is the biggest reptile native to Australia?

The Saltwater crocodile is the largest reptile native to Australia.


What lizard has the longest lifespan?

The tuatara, a lizard-like reptile native to New Zealand, is known to have the longest lifespan among lizards, with some individuals living over 100 years.


Do domestic hedgehogs live in North America?

There are 17 species of hedgehog are found through parts of Europe, Asia, Africa, and New Zealand. There are no hedgehogs native to Australia, and no living species native to NorthAmerica.


What 111 year old native lizard like reptile living at the Southland Museum has become a father for the first time?

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It is not known when kiwi came to New Zealand. Fossil evidence indicates that kiwi have been in New Zealand since long before Man arrived.


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That depends upon where you live. Beavers are native to North America, Europe, and northern Asia. If you are living in Africa, New Zealand, or Australia, then no, beavers are not native.


What types of lizards live in New Zealand?

The only lizards native to New Zealand are geckos and skinks.Some species include:Chevron skinkCyclodina skinkGrand skinkOtago skinkStriped skinkWestland green geckoJewelled green geckoDuvaucel's geckoNelson green geckoThe tuatara is a reptile unique to New Zealand, but it is not truly a lizard.


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