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What do skinks like to eat? List 3 things.
Berries, spiders, beetles, grasshoppers
Can you find the Otago Skink in other parts of New Zealand?
No. They are only found in Otago.
How many toes does a skink have?
5 toes
Do skinks climb trees?
No, they mostly like on the ground.
How do you measure a skink to find its length?
Measure from their nose to the base of their tail.
Where do skinks like to live (habitat)? List 3 places.
Rocks, tussocks, wood/bark areas, grass areas, mountain areas, damp areas.
Can a skink lose its tail? Why?
Yes. To escape predators, the wiggling tail provides a distraction to help the skink(s) get away.
Do Geckos blink?
No, they use their tongue to clean their eyes.
Do skinks blink?
Yes
Why are skinks and geckos endangered or threatened?
Because of predators (cat, rodents)
Do all skinks look the same? Example.
No, some have spots, some have stripes/bands, different colours
What other animal is the shape of a geckos head compared to?
A frog.
Do New Zealand skinks lay eggs?
No, Most native New Zealand skinks do not lay eggs; they give birth to live young. The sole exception is the native Egg-laying skink, which lays eggs.
What do geckos have on their feet that allows them to climb and stick to things?
Their feet are covered in tiny hairs.
How many times can a skink or gecko regrow their tail?
Multiple times. Although their tails may not look the same, e.g. shorter, different colour. i
Are geckos active during the day or at night?
While most geckos are nocturnal, New Zealand's unique green geckos (Naultinus) are diurnal (active during the day)
