Rare Canterbury skink spotted after more than 50 years
A fly-fisher's photograph has led researchers to discover a possible new population of the critically rare Canterbury spotted skink.
Fewer than 1000 Canterbury spotted skinks are thought to remain in existence. A fly-fisher's photograph has led researchers to a possible new population of the species, marking a significant discovery after more than 50 years without such sightings.
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Rare skink spotted in Canterbury after more than 50 years
Fewer than 1000 Canterbury spotted skinks are thought to remain, but a fly-fisher’s photograph has led researchers to a possible new population.