Book 32, Question 106 · Video
What is a tuatara?
A tuatara looks like a lizard, but it belongs to its own special group. It lives only on some islands of New Zealand. Tuataras are slow and quiet, and they can be active even when it is cool. Many scientists say their relatives lived at the time of the dinosaurs. A tuatara may live for sixty years or more.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. What is a tuatara?
The Big Idea
It looks like a lizard. But it isn't one! What is a tuatara?
Not a Lizard
Step one: Not a Lizard. A tuatara looks like a lizard, but it belongs to its own special group. It lives only on some islands of New Zealand.
Cool and Slow
Step two: Cool and Slow. Tuataras are slow and quiet. They can be active even when it's cool, which is unusual for a reptile.
Ancient Relatives
Step three: Ancient Relatives. Many scientists say their relatives lived at the time of the dinosaurs. A tuatara may live for sixty years or more.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Only home. Own group. Still active. 60 years plus.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Tuataras have spiny crests on their backs. They're found only in New Zealand. Their relatives lived with dinosaurs. They live sixty years or more.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! With a grown-up, look up a picture of a tuatara. Draw it. Write two things that look like a lizard. Write one thing that is special. Share it with someone.
Outro
A tuatara looks like a lizard but belongs to its own group and lives only on some New Zealand islands. It's slow and quiet, active in cool weather, has relatives from dinosaur times, and may live sixty years. Science is amazing! What will you discover next? Every question is a new adventure, so keep wondering and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!