Tag Archives: New Zealand wildlife

What Do You Say UK: About New Zealand’s Wildlife?

What Do You Say UK: About New Zealand’s Wildlife?

UK travellers talk about their amazing experiences encountering all sorts of wildlife in New Zealand, from blue and yellow penguins to seals, and sperm whales to dolphins.

Demon Cricket

Demon Cricket

New Zealand giant wetas – also known as “demon crickets” – are among the most exotic animals at London Zoo.

Wildlife Sting

Wildlife Sting

Flora and fauna around the world are competing against introduced animals – New Zealand’s kaka is losing the battle over food sources to wasps, but island sanctuaries are a success story.

Kiwi Whispering on Stewart Island

Kiwi Whispering on Stewart Island

The New York Times experiences the thrill of the chase in Kiwi country. “I realised I had been holding my breath, so I exhaled. The whole experience had lasted less than five minutes, but it had…

New Zealand Nature on the Edge of London

New Zealand Nature on the Edge of London

An oasis of calm – in the form of a 105-acre wildlife reserve – has been developed just seven miles from the bustle of the centre of London. The Wetlands Center includes a New Zealand white…