A new gecko species, Mt Alba, Mount Aspiring National Park. Photo: Samuel PurdieFour new species of lizards are believed to have been found during an intensive search of the South Island mountains this summer. A gecko found at Nelson Lakes National Park. "These finds are very exciting and show there is much about our alpine lizards still be discovered," Monks said. A skink discovered in Landsborough.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 09, 2021 03:22 UTC