New zealand animals

What animals live in New Zealand, list of native mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, their conservation, interesting facts, pictures, video

Kea (kee-uh) - the world's only alpine parrot and one of the few native species of New Zealand sitting atop my rental car in Fjordland National Park [OC] #animals #nature #photography

In the high-meadows of New Zealand sits Mt. Nicholas Station. This is a 100,000 acre farm with 30,000 merino sheep and 2,200 Hereford cattle that graze on the family-owned meadows. When traveling with Classic Journeys you get a tour with our host and rancher, Duncan. Learn more about Classic Journey's trips to New Zealand!

Kiwi birds are a national icon, but as shy, nocturnal creatures, they can be very difficult to spot. Here are 10 of the best places to see kiwi in New Zealand.

“🔥 The Takahē bird was once thought to be extinct but they were rediscovered in 1948 in Fiordland.”

This photo features one of New Zealand's favourite native birds, the #Kererū. It was taken in the wild by Dan while he was walking the length of #NewZealand #TeAraroa #bird #print #etsy #wallart #photoprint

New Zealand's sheep population peaked out in the year 1982 at 70.3 million. At that time, the total human population of both North and South Islands of New Zealand was 3.18 million. That works out to 22 sheep per person. McC

Where in New Zealand to see animals and wildlife including kiwi, kea, fantail birds, penguins, dolphins, sea lions, and tuatara.

The call of the kārearea (New Zealand falcon) was said to foretell the weather. If the bird screamed on a fine day, there would be rain the day after – if it screamed in wet weather, the next day would be clear. Listen to the cry of a kārearea.