What part of NZ does tuatara live in?

Answer 1

Tuatara are only found in their native habitat on nearshore islands of New Zealand. They are also kept in protective captivity on the mainland.

For a map of where tuatara are found, see the related link.

Answer 2

Tuatara, ancient reptiles which are believed to be virtually unchanged since the time of dinosaurs, are native to New Zealand, the country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Although once plentiful throughout New Zealand, they are now restricted to around thirty offshore islands where they are protected from predators such as cats and rats.

Tuatara prefer to live in broad-leafed forest land and grasslands near seabird colonies, where the birds have dug burrows.

Answer 3

Tuatara are only found in offshore islands of New Zealand. They are ancient reptiles which are believed to be virtually unchanged since the time of dinosaurs, and are endemic to New Zealand, an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Although once plentiful throughout New Zealand, they are now restricted to around thirty offshore islands where they are protected from predators such as cats and rats.

Tuatara prefer to live in broad-leafed forest land and grasslands near seabird colonies, where the birds have dug burrows.