The tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) is a species of reptile endemic to New Zealand. Despite its close resemblance to lizards, it is actually the only extant member of a distinct lineage, the …

Two hundred and twenty-five million years ago — about the time the first dinosaurs arrived on the scene — the ancestors of the tuatara were roaming the world. Now, 65 million years after the …

Feb 20, 2025 · The tuatara is a fascinating creature that roams the rugged landscapes of New Zealand, capturing the imagination of scientists and naturalists alike. Often referred to as a …

Dec 3, 2017 · New Zealand’s Tuatara is one of the strangest and most unique creatures on Earth, and the fact that it’s the last of its kind in a lineage as old as the first dinosaurs is just the …

May 11, 2017 · It’s a reptile that decapitates birds with its saw-like jaws, lives to about 100 years old, and can remain active in near-freezing temperatures. It’s also the sole survivor of a …

Jul 22, 2024 · Tuataras are reptiles, and though they may look like lizards at first glance, they are from an entirely different branch of the Lepidosauria group. They are part of the …

Tuatara are a rare reptile found only in New Zealand. They are the last survivors of an order of reptiles that thrived in the age of the dinosaurs. Found in: Tuatara once lived throughout …

May 15, 2017 · It’s a reptile that decapitates birds with its saw-like jaws, lives to about 100 years old, and can remain active in near-freezing temperatures. It’s also the sole survivor of a …

May 27, 2024 · Is the tuatara a dinosaur? While it is not technically a dinosaur, the tuatara is unique in that it has remained relatively unevolved over the past 220 million years. They are …

Mar 23, 2008 · In a study of New Zealand's "living dinosaur" the tuatara, evolutionary biologist, and ancient DNA expert, Professor David Lambert and his team from the Allan Wilson Centre …