Native animals - all regions
This atlas provides species descriptions, habitat information, images and distribution maps. The observations cover over 100 species.
The brown teal/pāteke is a small dabbling duck endemic to New Zealand.
Monitoring, breeding kōkako in captivity and then releasing them to pest-free offshore islands are some of the ways DOC is working to save this threatened species.
Find out about the recovery plan DOC has in place for Cyclodina skinks.
Advice for attracting birds to your garden if you are designing a new garden or developing an existing one.
Learn about New Zealand's five species of mudfish.
The North Island robin, also known as toutouwai, is a friendly and trusting bird and is found in both native and exotic forests.
The endangered New Zealand dotterel/tūturiwhatu is found only in this country.
The distinctively marked striped skink is one of New Zealand's least known and rarely seen lizards.
Learn about the 'Toutouwai - Robin's Return' project returning North Island robin/toutouwai to Moehau in the northern Coromandel Pennisula.