Of the IUCN's list of "Critically at Risk Species" 11% are from New Zealand. We have lost more birds than any other nation. All four of our frog species are now critically endangered as are our dolphin and bats. Many of our 60 lizards and 30 fresh water fish are also now endangered.

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auckland green gecko
Green Metallic Ground Beetle or carabidae insect of New Zealand