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Geckos and skinks

Geckos and skinks

There are a number of visible differences between New Zealand’s two lizard families.

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Kerry-Jayne Wilson, 'Lizards - Appearance and life cycle', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/diagram/13511/geckos-and-skinks (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Kerry-Jayne Wilson, published 24 Sep 2007, updated 1 Mar 2014