Native animals - all regions
Albatrosses are the world's largest seabirds. Find out about the different species and the research and action underway to tackle the threats facing these ocean wanderers.
This atlas provides species descriptions, habitat information, images and distribution maps. The observations cover over 100 species.
The whio/blue duck is endemic to New Zealand. As the only member of its genus, the whio has a number of unique anatomical and behavioural features.
Charged with the care and management of albatrosses that are found in New Zealand, DOC is working with the fishing industry and international researchers to tackle the threats facing these ocean wanderers.
Grand and Otago skinks are two of New Zealand's most impressive and distinctive lizards, and grow as long as 300 mm.
Advice for attracting birds to your garden if you are designing a new garden or developing an existing one.
Mohua were under threat from predators at the head of Lake Wakatipu. Ground pest control controlled stoats, but 1080 aerial control was needed to control the threat from rats.
New Zealand sea lions are one of the rarest seal species in the world. Sea lions are found mainly on beaches in Otago and Southland areas and New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands. New Zealand sea lions are generally quite confident around people and dogs so it is important to keep at least 10 metres from them.
New Zealand's native pigeon is the only seed disperser we have. The disappearance of the kererū would be a disaster for our native forests.
Grand and Otago skinks photo gallery
The toroa or royal albatross is a graceful giant with a wing span of over three metres. Renowned ocean wanderers, they travel vast distances from their breeding grounds to feed.
People got to experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Sirocco the kakapo when he visited Orokonui Ecosanctuary in Dunedin during September 2011.
Unique to New Zealand, the hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, is thought to be the world's rarest penguin.