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NZ Skinks & Geckos

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  • What do geckos have on their feet that allows them to climb and stick to things?
    Their feet are covered in tiny hairs.
  • How do you measure a skink to find its length?
    Measure from their nose to the base of their tail.
  • 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)
  • Do all skinks look the same? Example.
    No, some have spots, some have stripes/bands, different colours
  • Where do skinks like to live (habitat)? List 3 places.
    Rocks, tussocks, wood/bark areas, grass areas, mountain areas, damp areas.
  • What other animal is the shape of a geckos head compared to?
    A frog.
  • Why are skinks and geckos endangered or threatened?
    Because of predators (cat, rodents)
  • Do skinks blink?
    Yes
  • Do skinks climb trees?
    No, they mostly like on the ground.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Can a skink lose its tail? Why?
    Yes. To escape predators, the wiggling tail provides a distraction to help the skink(s) get away.
  • What do skinks like to eat? List 3 things.
    Berries, spiders, beetles, grasshoppers
  • How many toes does a skink have?
    5 toes
  • Can you find the Otago Skink in other parts of New Zealand?
    No. They are only found in Otago.
  • Do Geckos blink?
    No, they use their tongue to clean their eyes.
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