New Zealand's Incredible Wildlife
A Guide to the Country's Most Amazing Creatures
From majestic whales to playful dolphins and everything in between, New Zealand is home to some of the most incredible wildlife you'll ever see.
With so much wildlife to be found throughout the country, we've put together a list of our favorite New Zealand animals, along with a few tips on where to find them.
The animals of New Zealand are part of its biota, which has an unusual history. Before the arrival of humans less than 900 years ago, the country was mostly covered in forests, with a few small, isolated areas of grassland and alpine vegetation. This lack of human disturbance allowed New Zealand's unique flora and fauna to evolve in relative isolation.
Below you can find a complete list of New Zealand animals. We currently track 180 animals in New Zealand, including 63 mammals, 142 birds, 51 reptiles, 3 amphibians, and 12 freshwater fish.
New Zealand has many unique native fish, insects, birds, lizards, and frogs. Some of the most well-known New Zealand animals include the kiwi, the tuatara, the kea, and the kakapo.
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