Tuatara

Kingdom Animal	Class Reptile
Genus Tuatara	Status Varies by Species
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Although the Tuatara looks lizard-like, it is not a lizard by scientific classification.
Tuatara live only in New Zealand.
Tuatara reproduce slower than any other reptile. It can take two to five years between birthings.
Tuatara have one of the slowest growth rates of all reptiles, not reaching full size until 35 years.
Tuatara can live to be well over 100 years old. Some experts believe that could live as long as 200 years.
Tuatara will primarily eat inverebrates like ants, beatles, crickets and spiders. They will also sometimes eat frogs, lizards, bird's eggs.
Tuatara can handle cooler temperature than most other cold-blooded reptiles. They can remain comfortable around 53F while most others prefer temps around 77F.
There are two species of Tuatara.
Tuatara live in burrows.
Tuatara are mostly nocturnal.