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- Tuatara - Wikipedia
The tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) is a species of reptile endemic to New Zealand Despite its close resemblance to lizards, it is actually the only extant member of a distinct lineage, the previously highly diverse order Rhynchocephalia [8] The name tuatara is derived from the Māori language and means "peaks on the back" [9]
- Tuatara | Diet, Habitat, Facts | Britannica
tuatara, (Sphenodon puntatus), a species of moderately large lizardlike reptiles endemic to New Zealand, specifically to North Island, roughly 30 islets off the island’s northeast coast, and a handful of islets in the Cook Strait
- Tuataras - Facts, Diet Habitat Information - Animal Corner
The Tuatara is a reptile of the family Sphenodontidae, endemic to New Zealand The two species of tuatara are the only surviving members of the Sphenodontians who flourished around 200 million years ago
- Tuatara: New Zealand reptiles - Department of Conservation
Tuatara are a rare reptile found only in New Zealand They are the last survivors of an order of reptiles that thrived in the age of the dinosaurs Found in: Tuatara once lived throughout mainland New Zealand but now only survive in the wild on 32 islands Threats: Rats, mice, habitat destruction, poaching, low genetic diversity
- Tuatara - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants
A unique reptile: Not too many creatures can claim to be “one of a kind,” but that’s a boast the tuatara can make In fact, the tuatara is among the most unusual wildlife in the world Although it looks like a lizard, it really is quite different
- Tuatara - A survivor from the dinosaur age - New Zealand Geographic
Now, 65 million years after the last Tyrannosaurus bit the dust, tuatara are still here, little changed from their ancient predecessors But how much longer can they survive on their remote island homes? gentle a word to describe the birth of a tuatara
- New Zealand’s Tuatara: The Lizard That’s Not a Lizard and Survived the . . .
Tuatara are reptiles, but their approach to temperature is anything but typical They thrive in cooler climates, remaining active at temperatures that would send most lizards into a coma Nighttime and even chilly, misty mornings suit the tuatara just fine; they’ve been seen hunting and moving around at temperatures as low as 5°C (41°F)
- Tuatara: Key Facts - Forest Wildlife
What is a Tuatara? A tuatara is a reptile that looks like a lizard but belongs to a completely different family It is the last remaining species in the order Rhynchocephalia, which was abundant during the time of the dinosaurs before all other species died out around 60 million years ago
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