It is not difficult to understand how tuataras are truly living fossils that are well worth saving. The extreme differences, both morphological and physiological, that separate these animals from the remaining three reptilian orders are truly unique. Also, the knowledge that the Sphenodontida existed before the reign of the mammals is fascinating to any reptile enthusiast. A number of measures have been implemented throughout the world to assure the future existence of the tuatara. Further efforts must be made towards the eradication of pest rodents and other local threats to these animals.
Additional progress is also necessary to advance the success of captive reproduction.
It would be a shame to think that our era was the one that led to the fall of these ancient reptiles.