The powelliphanta are giant land snails found only in New Zealand. Here are 7 facts about these unique threatened species. New Zealand is one of those places where you never know what you are going to find when you take a walk in the bush.…
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The diminutive little penguin is another native New Zealand Bird that is at risk. Here are 7 facts about the country’s most common penguin. New Zealand is a land of unique and fascinating wildlife, many species of which can’t be seen anywhere else in the…
Here are 6 must visit predator free islands. These islands are places where it’s possible to see many of the unique plants and animals of New Zealand, such as kiwi, tuatara, and giant weta. New Zealand is a country comprised of islands – from the…
Here are 5 must visit nature reserves in New Zealand. These are great places to see native wildlife in a natural setting on the main islands. As any of us that live here know, New Zealand has an abundance of beautiful natural wonders. There are…
New Zealand’s geckos comprise a unique and special group of animals. Here are 8 cool facts about these cute, elusive, and seldom seen animals. Before moving to New Zealand I didn’t know much about the natural world here. I had heard stories of beautiful landscapes,…
New Zealand’s 3 native gulls can be found all across the country in differing frequencies. These are the only native gulls that breed in New Zealand. I am fortunate enough to live close to the beautiful beaches of Taranaki on the North Island. Any time…
The Native ‘K’ birds of New Zealand are pretty amazing. Here are 6 native birds of New Zealand that start with the letter K, including kiwi and kokako. New Zealand has and had some pretty unique and amazing birds. Since these islands were isolated for…
The New Zealand Falcon is one of the three native birds of prey on these islands. Here are some fun facts about this fast flying hunter. The birds of New Zealand are probably the most iconic and well known aspect of the natural world of…
The history of stoats and rabbits in New Zealand is a great example of what happens when species are introduced to islands. Read the sad, instructional tale here. The wildlife of New Zealand thrived in the absence of people for millions upon millions of years.…
The bellbird is an endemic bird to New Zealand whose calls are quite pleasing to hear. Here are 7 facts about this bird. I live in the Taranaki area of New Zealand and as such I am not as familiar with these birds as with…