Habitat depletion, especially as a result of agricultural development, is a threat to skinks. Skinks are also sensitive to predation, with rats being the most dangerous predator.
Skinks and geckos factsheet (PDF, 220K)
Lizards in your garden factsheet - How to create habitats for lizards in Wellington gardens.
Watch a video:
Video about New Zealand's lizards/mokomoko
Video about Kaitorete's lizards
DOC HOTline - 24 hour emergency number
Phone 0800 DOCHOTline (0800 362 468) to report:
Sick or injured wildlifeWhale or dolphin strandings
