New Zealand wildlife: What to expect and where to go wildlife spotting

07-07-2025

New Zealand wildlife: What to expect and where to go wildlife spotting

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Article Summary

- For Pvtistes, New Zealand has about 30 million sheep for around 4.79 million people (data from 2017).
- The blue duck (whio) population is about 2,500 individuals and it’s featured on the $10 bill; its decline is linked to habitat destruction and competition for food.
- Alpacas are common in New Zealand and sought after for their wool.

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Other animals common to NZ (you may already know some of them!)

Sheep

The New Zealand sheep population is impressive: there are approximately 30 million sheep compared to 4.79 million human inhabitants (data from 2017).

Blue duck

The blue duck (whio) is featured on one side of the New Zealand $10 bill. The blue duck population is currently estimated at just 2,500 individuals. Their disappearance is notably linked to destruction of their habitat and competition with other animals eating the same food source.

Alpaca

Sought after for their wool, it is common to come across alpacas in New Zealand.

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Aiyana

I'm originally from Buckinghamshire, UK and love to travel. I've previously completed WHVs in New Zealand and Australia. In 2024, I embarked on a new adventure on a Canadian WHV!

Je suis originaire de Buckinghamshire, Royaume-Uni, et j’adore voyager. J’ai déjà complété un PVT en Nouvelle-Zélande et en Australie. En 2024, je pars pour une nouvelle aventure au Canada en PVT!

Other animals common to NZ (you may already know some of them!)

Sheep

Blue duck

Alpaca

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