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Dragonfly or Damselfly? 4 Tips To Tell Them Apart

  • Posted on June 20, 2019June 6, 2019
  • Animals

Can you tell if that flying insect you find in New Zealand is a dragonfly or damselfly? Here are 4 tips to easily tell them apart. New Zealand has a huge number of endemic insects. Scientists estimate that there are around 20,000 insects in New…

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Rats In New Zealand – A Serious Problem

  • Posted on June 11, 2019May 29, 2019
  • Animals

There are lots of rats in New Zealand that are causing a bit of havoc to the native wildlife. Here is an overview on New Zealand’s rat problem. New Zealand, similar to other islands throughout the world, is home to some very unique wildlife. The…

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9 Tui Facts – A Vocal New Zealand Bird

  • Posted on June 2, 2019December 3, 2019
  • Animals

A tui is one of New Zealand’s most unique looking and sounding birds. These 9 tui facts will teach you about this iconic bird. The forests of New Zealand are filled with unique plants and animals. On the south island you can wander through magnificent…

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5 Common New Zealand Insects

  • Posted on May 29, 2019May 21, 2019
  • Animals

These common New Zealand insects can be found in all parts of this island country. The insects of New Zealand include a lot more than just wetas and glowworms. The insects of this country are as unique and special as the birds, trees, reptiles, and…

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The 5 Kiwi Species In New Zealand

  • Posted on May 25, 2019May 19, 2019
  • Animals

There are 5 Kiwi species living in the country of New Zealand. Here is some info about the 5 different species of this endemic bird. The islands of New Zealand are home to a lot of unique plants and animals. About 70% of the plants…

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5 Threatened Species Of New Zealand

  • Posted on May 18, 2019May 15, 2019
  • Animals

These 5 threatened species of New Zealand are good examples of the unique wildlife that is at risk of going extinct. Learn about the lesser short tailed bat, weta, hihi, and others. New Zealand is full of unique and special plants and animals. About 70%…

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New Zealand’s Threatened Species

  • Posted on May 9, 2019May 9, 2019
  • Animals

New Zealand’s threatened species list is very long. Thousands of the unique plants and animals of this island country are at risk of becoming extinct. Similar to many islands throughout the world, such as the Galapagos and Madagascar, New Zealand has a high percent of…

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New Zealand’s Biodiversity – Unique Nature

  • Posted on May 6, 2019May 6, 2019
  • Animals

New Zealand’s biodiversity makes it one of the most unique places in the world. About 70% of the native species in New Zealand are found nowhere else on earth! The land that became the present islands of New Zealand broke away from the ancient land…

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6 Possum Facts – A Serious Pest

  • Posted on May 3, 2019May 1, 2019
  • Animals

The Brush Tailed possum has become one of the worst pests in New Zealand. Here are 6 possum facts, including how and when it came to NZ. The flora and fauna of New Zealand is incredibly unique. In fact, about 70% of the plants and…

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The Reasons New Zealand’s Nature Is Unique

  • Posted on April 16, 2019April 10, 2019
  • Animals

New Zealand’s nature is unique, in fact many native species are found nowhere else on earth. Several factors contributed to make New Zealand’s natural world so special. People from all over the world visit New Zealand to see and experience the country’s special nature. However,…

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