ANIMALS of NEW ZEALAND SEEN IN 1998 and 2012 PAUL H. YANCEY For AMAZON ANIMALS and Links to COSTA RICA, TURKS&CAICOS, YUCATAN ANIMALS, CLICK HERE For ANIMALS of AFRICA and AUSTRALIA, and link for ICELAND, CLICK HERE |
Pelts of the invasive Australian possum, which wreak havoc on New Zealand's ecosystems due to lack of natural predators | Ubiquitous sheep (outnumber people, though not possums) | Blue fly, North Island |
. Tuatara, a reptile of a unique ancient lineage | Lizard in Otago | Cave wetas Wetas are a unique group of NZ insects |
Kiwi in a noctarium (photo in very dim light) | Yellow-eyed penguin in Otago; a native of NZ | Little blue penguin; found in NZ and Australia | Cave weta, close up |
Tui, an endemic NZ bird with a distinct white throat tuft | Shag |
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Takahe, a flightless bird | NZ Fantail |
. Kaka, a native parrot |
Oyster catcher | NZ Saddleback |