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On The Brink: New Zealand's Most Endangered Species

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Duration: 1H 11min
Language: English
Format
Category: Children

Discover which are our most threatened animals in New Zealand.

From the beautiful forest ringlet butterfly to the down-right ugly southern elephant seal, the cheeky kakapo to the great white sharks, every one of the unique species in our waters and on our land is threatened by predators, land changes, pollution, and other human-induced disturbances.

As well as finding out how unique these animals are, you'll read what is harming them, and most importantly, what we can do to help them.

Maria Gill Maria Gill is an award-winning writer of non-fiction and educational books for children. A former primary school teacher, she has written dozens of books and regularly visits schools around New Zealand to give talks. She also conducts writing workshops and addresses educational conferences.

Release date

Audiobook: 4 April 2020