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Wellington green gecko

a Wellington green gecko.

Since 2006 a number of Wellington green geckos have been moved to Matiu/Somes Island. This predator-free island in Wellington’s harbour is a key site in the Department of Conservation’s translocation programme.

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Rights: Rod Morris, Department of Conservation. Crown copyright 2009.
Published: 16 August 2016Size: 3.65 MB
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