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New Zealand's reptiles are an important taonga (treasure), many of which are critically endangered. Staff in the Department carry out research into the conservation biology, genetics, reproductive biology, and environmental physiology of tuatara, geckos & skinks.

McCann's skink (Ollgosoma maccanni) sunbathing at Macraes FlatWoodworthia OtagoSouthland gecko

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