Story: Tuatara

Evolution of tuatara

Watch footage explaining the evolution of tuatara, which have hardly changed in 220 million years.

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Charles Daugherty and Susan Keall, 'Tuatara - Life history', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/14977/evolution-of-tuatara (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Charles Daugherty and Susan Keall, published 24 Sep 2007