Tuatara

Tuataras are much like other reptiles when it comes to caring for their young–meaning they don’t care for their young. That said, the tuatara is a unique creature, and there is much about its reproductive process that is unique as well. So, you may be wondering, how does a tuatara treat its babies? How do … Read more

If you’ve been learning about the tuatara, chances are, you’re fascinated by some of the facts you’ve discovered. The more you learn, the more you want to know. Today’s question, how often do tuatara breathe? Can they hold their breath for extended periods of time? Can they breathe underwater? Keep reading as we answer these … Read more

If this is your first time hearing about the tuatara, you are not alone. This rare endangered animal is only found in one small part of the world, and there aren’t many of them left. So, you may be wondering, why are tuatara endangered? How many of them are left in the wild? And what … Read more

You just found out about the tuatara, and now you want to know more! As it turns out, there’s much more to this cute reptile than meets the eye–for example, it’s the only animal in the world that has a third eye on top of its head. A tuatara’s eating habits are also fascinating, and … Read more

Have you ever heard of a tuatara? Perhaps you just saw a picture of the adorable little creature and you want to learn more! Just looking at pictures or videos, you might think that a tuatara is a type of lizard, but you would be wrong–it is actually a member of a completely different class … Read more