The Tuatara is an unusual reptile that lives on islands off the coast of New Zealand. Although it looks like a lizard, it is not a lizard. Tuataras have dorsal crests along their back. Unlike all other reptiles, the Tuatara's teeth are fused to the jaw bone. Tuataras are eaten by rodents , pigs , and wild cats.
Tuataras are native to chaparral habitats on islands off New Zealand .
They went extinct on New Zealand itself in the late 1800's. Tuataras hatch from leathery-skinned eggs. There is no parental care. Without our visitors' support, Enchanted Learning would soon be off-line. Please visit our store.