New Zealand’s grasslands have changed from covering a small percent of the country to being the dominant land cover. Read about the changes in New Zealand’s grasslands here. As I’ve talked about many times before, the islands of New Zealand were mostly covered in forest…
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…
New Zealand’s 10 tree ferns can be found throughout the country. This guide has general information about tree ferns and lists 4 common ones. As I’ve talked about again and again, the natural world of New Zealand is incredibly unique. In fact, about 80% of…
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…
Spinifex and pingao are both types of native grasses that grow in coastal dune areas of New Zealand. Here are similarities and 2 tips to tell if you are looking at spinifex or pingao. New Zealand has kilometer after kilometer of beautiful coastline. Some of…
There are actually some yellow pohutukawa trees in New Zealand. These are a kind of subspecies that can be seen in some areas of the country. The pohutukawa tree is one of the iconic trees of the coastal areas of the north island of New…
You are likely to see these common New Zealand forest birds the next time you go tramping in a forest. Here are photos and information about these common birds. The islands that eventually became the country of New Zealand became isolated from other land masses…
The monarch butterfly is one of only about 70 butterflies in New Zealand. Here are 7 facts about these native butterflies that only arrived recently. The other day when I got back home and stepped out of my van I saw a super cool sight.…
One of New Zealand’s two main types of forest is a podocarp/broadleaf forest. Here is some basic information about this native forest and where you can find it. For millions of year before people arrived the islands of New Zealand were covered in forest. Then…
The 3 native birds of prey in New Zealand are the Morepork, New Zealand Falcon, and the Australian Harrier Hawk. These 3 birds make their home in this island country. Some of the most iconic wildlife in the country of New Zealand are birds. A…