The word 'native' describes an animal species that has evolved and always lived in a particular area. It has not been introduced to a habitat.
Read more about New Zealand's unique ecosystem.
Native animals at Wellington Zoo
black stilt
brown teal
Campbell Island teal
kaka
kea
kereru
kiwi
ruru (morepork)
New Zealand scaup
royal spoonbill
tuatara
kotuku (white heron)
gecko
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