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Introduces lizards found in New Zealand with detailed facts about 8 species. Discusses how geckos and skinks evolved, how they arrived here, their physical characteristics, habitat, defences, and food. Considers ways endangered species can be protected.Contents
Contents : introduction; the first terrestrials - landwalkers; how did lizards get to New Zealand; looking at lizards; external features; internal features; receptor organs; where do lizards live; keeping safe; food; extinct and endangered lizards; fact file - Duvaucel’s gecko, goldstripe gecko, black-eyed gecko, jewelled gecko, common green gecko, robust skink, whitaker’s skink, common skink; glossary;
