Geckos & skinks : the remarkable lizards of Aotearoa / Anna Yeoman.

One of the least known, and subsequently least celebrated parts of Aotearoa's [New Zealand] native wildlife surely are our lizards. The reason is simple: our geckos and skinks are shy, secretive creatures, rarely seen except by seasoned observers. They are remarkable creatures found in a huge range of habitats, from rocky islets on the Fiordland coast, through all our forests and shrublands and up to the high mountains. While identification guides have been written 'Geckos and Skinks' is the first book to tell stories about these creatures, how and where they live, and how they breed. But crucially, this book is a fascinating insight into the myriad conservation efforts that are ongoing in New Zealand, for our geckos and skinks are increasingly threatened by habitat loss and predation from pests.