Nature

Native animals

New Zealand has many unique native fish, insects, birds, lizards and frogs. Our only native mammals are bats and marine mammals.

Native plants

The native flora of New Zealand is unique as it evolved in isolation for millions of years.

Pests and threats

New Zealand's unique biodiversity is at risk from pests, weeds and other threats.

Habitats

Habitats are the environments in which particular plants and animals live.

Biodiversity

The word biodiversity is short for ‘biological diversity’ and simply means the variety of life on earth.

Conservation status of plants and animals

The conservation status of a species is a forecast based on observed trends and likely pressures.

Identify a species

iNaturalist NZ and other sites can help you to identify a plant or animal species.