Native animals - all regions
This atlas provides species descriptions, habitat information, images and distribution maps. The observations cover over 100 species.
Monitoring, breeding kōkako in captivity and then releasing them to pest-free offshore islands are some of the ways DOC is working to save this threatened species.
Did you know young kākā leave the nest before they can fly? Find out facts about kākā in this section.
Advice for attracting birds to your garden if you are designing a new garden or developing an existing one.
Isolation, dedication and community support are helping one of New Zealand's icon shore birds on Bay of Plenty's Matakana Island.
Learn more about 'Moko', a recently deceased male dolphin that visited the coastline around Mahia and the Bay of Plenty.
The North Island robin, also known as toutouwai, is a friendly and trusting bird and is found in both native and exotic forests.
The endangered New Zealand dotterel/tūturiwhatu is found only in this country.
The distinctively marked striped skink is one of New Zealand's least known and rarely seen lizards.