Maud Island Frog

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Maud Island FrogScientific Name: Leiopelma pakekaCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Frogs & ToadsSize: Snout-vent length: 1.6–2.0 in (4.0–5.0 cm)Weight: 0.2–0.5 oz (6–15 g)Lifespan: Exceptional for small amphibians: 30–40+ years in the...

Brothers Island Tuatara

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Brothers Island TuataraScientific Name: Sphenodon guntheriCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: RhynchocephaliansSize: Total length: 15–20 in (40–52 cm); Males larger than femalesWeight: 1.1–2.2 lb (500–1,000 g)Lifespan: 80–100+ years in the wild;...