Bugs and Birds
The Waitakere Ranges are full of unique wildlife. Download birds and bugs to make at home or in class. Learn more about the bugs, birds, and plants which make the Waitakeres so special.
Bugs & Birds Templates to Download and Make!
Bug & Invertebrate Links:
http://nzacfactsheets.landcareresearch.co.nz/factsheet/InterestingInsects/Puriri-moth---Aenetus-virescens.html - Factsheet: Puriri Moth
http://www.doc.govt.nz/weta-motel - Weta Motel
https://sketchfab.com/models/6a62636ff08c42eaa94476b031010ca2 - Puriri Grub 3D model
https://sketchfab.com/models/b1059de0b5e847a7870fd97ecc3d0b3a - Giant Weta 3D model
http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/invertebrates/ - DOC Bugs
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/music/12619/pepe-tuna-puriri-moth - Puriri Moth
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2497732/our-changing-world-tree-weta-ears-and-sounds - Tree Weta Ears
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/ondemand/meet-the-locals/null/series-s2008-episode-series-1-episode-146 - Meet the Locals TV episode - Kauri Snail
Bird Links:
http://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/conservation-activities/make-your-own-kakapo/ - Make your own Kakapo
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/ondemand/meet-the-locals/null/series-s2011-episode-series-3-episode-12 - Meet the Locals TV episode - Bird Behaviour
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http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/ - DOC birds
http://www.forestandbird.org.nz/home - Forest and Bird
http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/morepork-ruru/ - Morepork
http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/nz-pigeon-kereru/ - Kereru
http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/tui/ - Tui
Bush Ecology Links:
http://morganfoundation.org.nz/stop-decline-native-species-infographic/ - Decline of NZ Native Species Infographic
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/the-bush - Te Ara - The Bush
http://www.waitakererangeshalo.org.nz/our-mission/ - Waitakere Halo
http://www.arkinthepark.org.nz/ - Ark in the Park
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https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/topics/m%C4%81tauranga-m%C4%81ori - Matauranga Maori Ecology
http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-plants/kauri/ - Kauri Trees
http://www.kauridieback.co.nz/ - Kauri dieback
http://www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kauri-dieback-recreation-project/ - Kauri dieback restoration project
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/te-ngahere-forest-lore/print - Ngahere Forest Lore