Porphyrio hochstetteri

Takahes are endangered and endemic to New Zealand. This photo was taken at the Zealandia Ecosanctuary in Wellington, New Zealand.

Arctocephalus forsteri

After almost being hunted to extinction, New Zealand fur seals are now on the rebound and are no longer considered endangered. This photo was taken on the South Island of New Zealand in the Otago region with Elm Wildlife Tours.

Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae

The kereru is endemic to New Zealand. This photo was taken at the Zealandia Ecosanctuary in Wellington, New Zealand.

Phocarctos hookeri

Currently considered the rarest sea lion species in the world, Hooker's sea lion is endangered and endemic to New Zealand. This photo was taken on the South Island of New Zealand in the Otago region with Elm Wildlife Tours. 

Tambja verconis

Many species of colorful sea slug are native to the cold New Zealand waters. This photo was taken at the Poor Knights Islands on a scuba trip with Dive! Tutukaka. 

Petroica longipes

The North Island Robin is endemic to the North Island of New Zealand. This photo was taken at the Zealandia Ecosanctuary in Wellington, New Zealand. 

Nestor meridionalis

The kaka is endangered and endemic to New Zealand. This photo was taken at the Zealandia Ecosanctuary in Wellington, New Zealand. 

Nestor notabilis

The kea is the world’s only alpine parrot and is endangered. As a highly intelligent bird, the kea is most well known for stealing rubber off of cars to use in their nests. When a car drives into their habitat, they fly down to beg for food and wait until the drivers leave to start picking pieces off the cars. This photo was taken on the South Island of New Zealand when a kea bird flew over to investigate our bus on the way to Milford Sound.

Ninox novaeseelandiae

The morepork owl is native to New Zealand and Australia. This photo was taken on a hike in Turangi on the North Island of New Zealand near Tongariro. 

Sarcophilus harrisii

The Tasmanian Devil is endangered and endemic to Tasmania, Australia. This photo was taken at the Perth Zoo in Western Australia.

Tachyglossus aculeatus

The short-beaked echidna is one of four extant species of monotreme (egg-laying mammals). This photo was taken at the Perth Zoo in Western Australia.

Macropus fuliginosus

Western grey kangaroo is common throughout southern Australia. This photo was taken at the Perth Zoo in Western Australia. 

Casuarius casuarius

Southern Cassowary is endangered and native to New Guinea and northern Queensland, Australia. This photo was taken at the Perth Zoo in Western Australia. 

Dendrolagus goodfellowi buergersi

Goodfellow's tree kangaroo is endangered and native to New Guinea but similar species are found in northern Queensland, Australia. This photo was taken at the Perth Zoo in Western Australia.