New Zealand’s largest lizard, and one of the world’s largest geckos, moved onto Motuihe Island this week.
Duvaucel’s gecko
100 Duvaucel’s geckos joined other threatened wildlife already on Motuihe, as part of an ecological restoration programme being implemented by the Motuihe Trust with the support of Iwi and the Department of Conservation.
Geckos play an important role in ecosystems as predator and prey, as well as dispersers of seeds and pollinating plants.
Duvaucel’s geckos are nationally “At Risk” and by reintroducing these animals to Motuihe, the long-term survival of Duvaucel’s gecko will be further assured.
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Threatened geckos to find sanctuary on Motuihe Island – Media release
