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The average lifespan is about 60 years, but they can live to be over 100 years old.

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Does the tuatara live in or near the Sarawak river?

No. The Tuatara is found only in New Zealand.


Where does a tuatara live?

New zealand


Where did the tuatara used to live?

New Zealand * Added - The tuatara, also called the sphenodon, still lives in New Zealand.


Do Tuatara lay eggs or live young?

Eggs


How do you describe the tuatara lizard in words?

lumpy, long


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.


How does a tuatara live?

The average lifespan is about 60 years, but they can live to be over 100 years old.


How old is the oldest tuatara Do you know how old is the oldest tuatara?

The oldest known tuatara is estimated to be over 100 years old, with some individuals in the wild believed to live even longer. Tuataras are unique reptiles native to New Zealand and are known for their slow growth and long lifespan. Their longevity has made them a subject of interest for researchers studying aging and conservation.


Do tuataras have long tongues?

The tuatara's tongue is twice as long as it is wide, but it would not be described as "very long".


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.


What if tuatara never lived long?

Tuatara are slow breeders, so if they did not have a long lifespan, they would have been unable to survive the arrival of European settlers, or possibly even the arrival of the Maori hundreds of years earlier. Polynesian rats and European rats were both introduced to the islands of New Zealand, and these creatures have devastated tuatara populations on the mainland. Rats steal the tuatara eggs from burrows, and eat the hatchlings. Adult females tuatara only lay eggs every three to four years, so with their eggs being eaten, the tuatara populations have struggled to be maintained.


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.