Tuatara Vocabulary Quiz

The tuatara is firmly embedded in the national psyche.

• forgotten

• hidden

• deeply fixed

• displayed

New Zealanders feel an affinity with the tuatara.

• fear

• connection

• misunderstanding

• obligation

The naturalists who came with the explorers disregarded the tuatara.

• admired

• examined

• ignored

• described

A tuatara specimen reached the British Museum.

• artwork

• document

• model

• sample

Gunther expressed no concern about the probable demise of the tuatara.

• reproduction

• decline

• extinction

• growth

Perspective

• theory

• point of view

• argument

• timeline

Predators

• protectors

• hunters

• competitors

• scavengers

Gunther failed to recognise the distinction between rat species.

• similarity

• conflict

• difference

• relationship

Coexist.

• evolve

• live together

• compete

• communicate

Newly rat-free offshore islands are providing sanctuaries for rare species.

• habitats

• breeding grounds

• shelters

• laboratories