My Zoo Book: Natural Treasures - Test Your Knowledge

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1. Which flightless and nocturnal bird is native to New Zealand?

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Kiwi! Takahē are also native flightless birds but they are not nocturnal.

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My Zoo Book: Natural Treasures - Test Your Knowledge - Quiz

Did you read the My Zoo Boo: Natural treasure? Test your knowledge of New Zealand animals in this quiz.

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2. Which insect native to New Zealand is one of the largest and heaviest insects in the world?

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Wētāpunga are too heavy to jump!

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3. What is the current conservation status of the whio, blue duck?

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There are fewer that 3,000 whio left in the wild.

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4. Which eel species is the biggest freshwater eel in the world?

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Female New Zealand longfin eels can grow up to 2m in length!

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5. Growing to only 25cm tall, what is the world's smallest penguin?

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The correct answer is Little penguin. The Little penguin is the world's smallest penguin, growing to only 25cm tall. The other options, Gentoo penguin, Yellow-eyed penguin, and Adélie penguin, are not the smallest penguins in the world.

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6. What is the name of the conservation project helping young wild kiwi get through their first year of life – a time when they are most vulnerable to predators?

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Operation Nest Egg! Just by visiting Auckland Zoo, a portion of your ticket goes towards projects like this to conserve wildlife in wild places.

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7. What is the common name of the world's only mountain parrot?

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The common name of the world's only mountain parrot is Kea.

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8. What is the common name for the tīeke?

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Saddleback - named this for the chestnut coloured saddle across their back. Make sure you check out the legend of Māui and tīeke on the Auckland Zoo website.

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9. What is the current conservation status of the Kea?

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There are estimated to be less than 7.000 kea left in the wild.

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10. Which New Zealand animal can survive by taking only one breath and hour?

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Tuatara spend a lot of time sitting still, not using a lot of energy.

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Which flightless and nocturnal bird is native to New Zealand?
Which insect native to New Zealand is one of the largest and heaviest...
What is the current conservation status of the whio, blue duck?
Which eel species is the biggest freshwater eel in the world?
Growing to only 25cm tall, what is the world's smallest penguin?
What is the name of the conservation project helping young wild kiwi...
What is the common name of the world's only mountain parrot?
What is the common name for the tīeke?
What is the current conservation status of the Kea?
Which New Zealand animal can survive by taking only one breath and...
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