Lizards
SS3 - OCW - Tune into nature: Underdogs under the ledge
In New Zealand, lizards are as fascinating as they are endangered - there are 125 species and most of them give birth to live young and they’re true wildlife underdogs - so rare and out of sight… Audio
What role does our garden play in biodiversity?
University of Otago urban ecologist Professor Yolanda van Heezik recently led a research team focused on the role private gardens can play in contributing to biodiversity. Professor van Heezik is with… Audio
Central Otago lizard species need more help than ever
In Central Otago some of New Zealand's most endangered animals have long called the country's coldest and driest climate home.
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Bringing New Zealand's lost wonders back to life
Author Sarah Ell's new book Lost Wonders: Vanished Creatures of Aotearoa is an all-ages introduction to the vanished creatures of Aotearoa New Zealand, from the long extinct species to those now on… Audio
Calling Home: Kim Brice in Bangkok
Nelsonian Kim Brice moved to Bangkok in 2017 when he and his Thai partner Gap and their cat Milo returned to Gap's homeland so he could help his mother run their family restaurant. He's Calling Home… Audio
Urban lizards
A hunt for urban lizards in New Zealand involves more than a thousand buckets as well as citizen scientists. Audio
Our Changing World for 30 November 2017
A project to map coronary arteries in healthy and sick people, and on the hunt for lizards in city parks and gardens. Audio
Dozens of protected lizards found dead
Nearly 60 protected lizards - most of them dead - have been found stuffed in a discarded lunchbox at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
Public asked to name rare gecko
Naming rights are on the table for a rare native jewelled gecko at Otago Museum.
Rare gecko's smuggling ordeal over
A rare native gecko has been returned to Otago after being smuggled out of the country three years ago.
Community conservation on the Kapiti Coast
Residents on the Kapiti coast north of Wellington are working together to improve biodiversity and create thriving ecosystems in their local neighbourhoods. Audio, Gallery
Spotted skinks on the move
Nearly a hundred spotted skinks were recently transferred from Matiu Somes Island to Zealandia Sanctuary in Wellington. Video, Audio, Gallery
Celebrating great ideas for Nature
The WWF Conservation Innovations awards recognise the best ideas that help conservation projects to succeed. Audio
Pacific Geckos in Shakespear Regional Park
Pacific geckos are nocturnal and searching for them involves using spotlights at night in the hope of catching a glimpse of their eyes or belly Audio
Pacific Geckos in Shakespear Regional Park
Pacific geckos are nocturnal and searching for them involves using spotlights at night in the hope of catching a glimpse of their eyes or belly Audio
Wellington Lizard Hunt
Moa Point on Wellington's south coast is a hotspot for common skinks and common geckos. Audio
Wellington Lizard Hunt
Moa Point on Wellington's south coast is a hotspot for common skinks and common geckos. Audio
