Animals

They feed on local vegetation, seeds, and fruits, sometimes venturing into cattle-breeding areas, te ...

When attacking, they scratch and bite their prey. They can attack up to 3.5 times larger prey and are known to hunt wombats weighing up to 30 kg.

There have been over 80 recorded attacks on humans, most of them fatal.

It was where they were first discovered in the 1800s.

It was also introduced to New Caledonia but the population there has died out. Due to its migratory nature, it can be found in the Caribbean.

This endemic species lives in New Zealand around the South Island and west of the North Island. The largest individual measured so far was 150 cm long and weighed 57 kg.

In times of drought, they feed on roots, which is their primary water source.

They face several threats to survival, the most threatening being the wildlife trade. Their unique s ...