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New Zealand
The Land of the Long White Cloud: people, places, and everything that makes New Zealand unique.
4,626 Questions
How many babies do new zealand rabbits have?
Each breeding season, which occurs between June and March of the following year, a kiwi lays one large egg (about six times the size of an egg from another bird of the same size) then, 24 days later, lays another egg. The second egg is beginning to develop as soon as the first is laid. On rare occasions, a kiwi may lay a third egg.
The kiwi can lay only one egg at a time, as the egg is huge - about 15-20% of the kiwi's total body weight.
How can you help stop the new zealand flat worm?
If you cook your food before you eat it, you won't get flatworm parasites like tapeworms and flukes. Don't eat sushi!
Are there really big spiders in New Zealand?
There are no snakes in New Zealand and the only venomous animal is the Katipo spider. The only really dangerous creatures are in the sea.
Answ2. But there are a couple of introduced spiders, at least in the south; the Australian Red Back, and the Australian White Tail. Neither are fatal, but the White Tail gives a long-lasting itch.
Where are kiwis found in New Zealand?
The kiwi is endemic to New Zealand. Its natural habitat is native forests but it is now found in kauri and coniferous forest where the undergrowth is dominated by tree ferns, as well as temperate rainforests. However, due to habitat clearing, the kiwi is now forced to survive in semi-wooded forest, scrubland and agricultural areas.
Different species inhabit different areas of New Zealand.
- the Haast Tokoeka kiwi is found in high sub-alpine tussock grasslands of the South Island
- the Brown kiwi is found only on the North Island
- the Southern Tokoeka is found only in the far south of the South Island, as well as Stewart Island
- the great Spotted kiwi is found in forest areas in the north of the South Island
- the Rowi, or Okarito Rowi, is rare, and found only around Okarito
For a distribution map, see the related link.
Where would you find a takahe?
The only lace one could find a kakapo now is on certain offshore islands of southern New Zealand. Because of predation by cats, dogs, stoats and rats, and the status of the kakapo as "critically endangered", all remaining kakapo have been moved to protected islands where their progress is carefully monitored. In 2014, they are now found only on Anchor Island, Codfish Island (Whenua Hou) and Little Barrier Island (Hauturu). These islands are essentially made up of thick bushland which is closest to the kakapo native habitat.
Did kiwis originally come from Australia?
The kakapo originated in Gondwanaland, and when the great continent split apart, they were confined to the same place where they are found now, which is New Zealand. Kakapo are endemic to New Zealand, meaning they are not found anywhere else in the world.
What is new zealands most native poisounous spider?
The katipo is the native poisonous spider and it belongs to the same family as the Black Widow of the US, and the Red Back of Australia.
We have in Otago, both the Red Back and the White Tail spiders from Australia, and both are poisonous. But if you don't bother them, they'll not bother you.
What do New Zealand leaf bugs eat?
Animals, animals and plants, or plants number among the prey that New Zealand leaf bugs eat. The selection reflects the different feeding priorities of different species. The term New Zealand leaf bug will be interchangeable with New Zealand true plant bug even though, regardless of terminology, the Heteroptera insect order member showcases species-specific carnivorous, herbivorous or omnivorous diets.
What New Zealand bird was probably the biggest bird that ever lived?
pterodactyl-random person
The largest bird in the fossil record may be the extinct elephant birds of Madagascar, which were related to the ostrich. They exceeded 3 m (10 ft) and 500 kg (1,120 lb). The last of the elephant birds became extinct about 300 years ago. Of almost exactly the same proportions as the largest elephant birds was Dromornis stirtoni of Australia, part of a 26,000-year old group called mihirungs of the family Dromornithidae. The tallest bird ever however was the Giant Moa (Dinornis maximus), part of the moa family of New Zealand that went extinct about 200 years ago. This moa stood up to 3.7 m (12 ft) tall[31] when it was erected in an unnatural position, but weighed about half as much as a large elephant bird or mihirung due to its comparatively slender frame. The largest carnivorous bird was Brontornis, an extinct flightless bird from South America which reached a weight of 350 to 400 kg (770 to 880 lb) and a height of about 2.8 m (9 ft 2 in).
The largest bird ever capable of flight was Argentavis magnificens, a now extinct member of the Teratornithidae group, with a wingspan of up to 8.3 m (28 ft), a length of over 3 m (10 ft) and a body weight of 80 kg (175 lb).
-Wiki
The takahe is a large, flightless bird belonging to the rail family. It is endemic to New Zealand and was thought to be extinct but was rediscovered by Geoffrey Orbell in the Murchinson mountains in 1948.
Yes. Parakeets are parrots, and all parrots are birds. They have feathers, and lay eggs, like all birds.
What are the different types of ladybugs in new zealand?
several.
they are the same species as bettles
What is New Zealands national bird called?
their national animal is a kiwi bird but they have other ones too...
kakapo
tui
pukeko
kea
piwakawa
fantail
their may be more but these are all i can think of! :)
Monkeys do not eat kiwi, which is the proper name for the "kiwi bird".
Some varieties might eat kiwifruit.
Aside from the flightless kakapo of New Zealand what is the world's largest parrot?
The Ostrich is the largest flightless bird in the world. Its height ranges from around 2 m to 2.8 m, or 6'11" to 9'2" for males, which are larger than females.
Tuatara are not lizards, but they do lay eggs. They are lizard-like reptiles which are endemic to New Zealand, but are not classified as lizards. Tuatara lay eggs in shallow burrows; the eggs take from 15-18 months to incubate, and the hatchlings are able to fend for themselves immediately.
seagulls or shags but it maybe is shags
How did the Kiwi become extinct?
Not all species of kiwi are endangered, but they are all certainly under threat, and certain conditions may lead to the eventual extinction of all kiwi species.
The biggest threat to the kiwi comes from dogs, feral cats and other imported pets including the stoat, of all things. New Zealand has no native predators. Being a small, flightless bird, its defenses are extremely limited. Many kiwis are also killed every year by unregistered Pig-Hunting dogs (registratrion requires Kiwi Aversion training) and being killed while crossing roads/highways.
Loss of habitat due to deforestation and destruction of large tracts of native bush is also endangering the kiwi. Not only does this threaten its food sources, but deforestation means the kiwi has fewer places to hide from its many predators. Prior to Europeans coming to New Zealand, the kiwi enjoyed a healthy population.
Why were possums introduced into New Zealand?
This is because they spread the disease Btb to farm animals making them sick and causing a reduction in stock numbers and therefore a reduction in profits. They also eat native trees and birds eggs.
Is the pavlova from New Zealand or Australia?
Pavlova is a meringue dessert claimed by both Australia and New Zealand. The dish is said to have been named after Anna Pavlova, a Russian ballet dancer, who was on tour in 1926 and 1929. Anna Pavlova was a famous ballerina and her dances are best described as light and airy, similar to the dessert.
Research indicates that the pavlova was originally from New Zealand. The Australian claim is that it was invented by a Perth chef in 1935; New Zealand claims are based on a recipes in a magazine and a cookery book from 1929 and 1933, with additional reports from a biographer stating that it was invented in 1926 after Anna Pavlova's visit.
Rivalry between the two countries regarding the origin of the pavlova has continued for decades - and will probably continue for many more. The article at the link below concedes that the dessert now known as the pavlova most likely originated in New Zealand, but that the actual name of Pavlova, after Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, was bestowed upon it by a Perth chef.
What are problem areas of livestock and poultry production in the Philippines?
Chicken farmers in Nigeria face many challenges including the high cost of chicken feed and the loss of chickens to scavengers. Another problem comes from viruses that infect chickens, such as the H5N1 virus.
How many nautical miles from New Zealand to Fiji?
Fiji and New Zealand shares the same time. If it is 3:35pm in Fiji. It will be 3:35pm too in New Zealand. It takes a short 4hour flight from Aucland, New Zealand to Nadi, Fiji.
Fiji is just North of New Zealand.
What is the value of a 1940 New Zealand Five Pound note?
A Reserve Bank of New Zealand 1940 to 1955 One Pound note (Chief Cashier T.P. Hanna)(depending greatly on the serial number), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch anything up to $900 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $40 to $600 NZD.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
When did the two and one cent coins come out of circulation in New Zealand?
As with many countries, New Zealand withdrew the 1 and 2 cent coins due to the fact that they had no purchasing power, which subsequently made them expensive to produce. They had effectively become useless coins.
The New Zealand 1 and 2 cent coins were demonetised on the 30th of April, 1990 and are no longer considered legal tender.
The New Zealand 5 cent coin was also withdrawn, and demonetised for the same reasons on the 1st of November, 2006 and are no longer considered legal tender.
NOTE - All New Zealand 1, 2 and 5 cent coins are redeemable for face value at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
