10 Questions
Which term describes anything treasured or prized in te ao Māori?
Taonga
What makes Aotearoa New Zealand a biodiversity hotspot?
Its variety of ecosystems
What does it mean for a species to be classified as threatened?
It is at risk of becoming extinct
What is the purpose of the Department of Conservation's threat classification system?
To protect native species
What term is used to describe the most endangered species in New Zealand?
Nationally critical
True or false: Aotearoa New Zealand is known for its biodiversity?
True
True or false: Many of New Zealand's native species are currently classified as threatened?
True
True or false: The Department of Conservation has developed a system to help the most endangered species?
True
True or false: Nationally critical species are the least threatened in New Zealand?
False
True or false: Threatened species are at risk of becoming extinct soon?
True
Test your knowledge on the native species of Aotearoa New Zealand, including birds, lizards, bats, and invertebrates. Discover the treasured and unique taonga that make up our country's biodiversity hotspot.
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