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Tuatara for United States zoos

This 1952 film clip shows two tuatara being readied for their flight to zoos in the United States. They were sent as gifts from the New Zealand government.

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Archives New Zealand - Te Rua Mahara o te Kawanatanga
Reference: Pictorial Parade 2. National Film Unit, 1952

Permission of Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kawanatanga must be obtained before any re-use of this material.

How to cite this page:

Ross Galbreath. 'New Zealand species overseas', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/new-zealand-species-overseas/1/3