Native animals - all regions
This atlas provides species descriptions, habitat information, images and distribution maps. The observations cover over 100 species.
The brown teal/pāteke is a small dabbling duck endemic to New Zealand.
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 the lesser short-tailed bat is the only member of its family, Mystacinidae, known to still survive? Learn more about New Zealand's short-tailed bats in this section.
Flax snails usually live in broadleaf forest and scrub.
Advice for attracting birds to your garden if you are designing a new garden or developing an existing one.
Once widespread through Northland, the kauri snail now has a limited distribution in parts of Northland and on a few offshore islands.
Learn about New Zealand's five species of mudfish.
The North Island robin, also known as toutouwai, is a friendly and trusting bird and is found in both native and exotic forests.
Learn about unique Northland brown kiwi, the special challenges these kiwi face, especially from dogs - and how you can make a difference.
The endangered New Zealand dotterel/tūturiwhatu is found only in this country.
With a population of around 36 individuals that includes only ten breeding pairs, the New Zealand fairy tern/tara-iti is probably New Zealand's rarest breeding bird.
New Zealand's native pigeon is the only seed disperser we have. The disappearance of the kererū would be a disaster for our native forests.
Learn about the 'Toutouwai - Robin's Return' project returning North Island robin/toutouwai to Moehau in the northern Coromandel Pennisula.
The weka is a large, brown flightless bird that has a famously feisty and curious personality.